Were  the 
Where  are 
U  2  Loudly  the 
the  Lord' 
do,         -  the  cu 
>rd, 
.-.  '       J  wiring 
.^  .1   tenderly 
nine  ?" 
ho  is  this  ]STazarene?"Pl 
He  the  Christ  ?   tell  us  pi:fc© 
pray." 

o  ( Multitudes  follow  Him  seeking  a  s 
/Show  them  His  mighty  works—  \Y 
are  the  nine  ? 


»ut  ehrtraWH|  i^^1^!  ^OU  *  Jesus  on  trial  to-day  Ave  can  see, 

with  me  tooT*  >  ThousandsderidingVyask/'WhoisHe^' 

-      How  they're  rejecting  Him,  your  Lord 
Slliave  a  robe:     'tis  ■.resplendent  in  and  mine! 

whiteness,  \       'Brinoin  the  witnesses— "Vr  here  are  t]  us 

Awaiting  in  glory  my  wonderin  g  vi^w :  nine  ? 

Oh.    when   I  receive  it  all  shiningU" , 
'     brightness,  \  1 13 

Pear  friend,  could  I  see  you  receivingXjiyXOTF  not  the  hour  when  iuy  Lord 
one  too  !  ]  JL   )    will  come 

._  i  To  take  me  away  to  His  own  dear|m 


V 


4  I  have  a  peace ;  it  is  calm  as  a  rivei 
A  peace  that  the  friends  of  this  world 
never  knew ; 
My  Saviour  alone  is  its  Author  and 

Giver. 


But"\  I    know    that    His  presence , 
\  lighten  the  gloom, 
Aiid  that  will  he  glory  for  me. 
And  that  will  he  glory  for  me, 
And  oh.  could  I  know  it  was  given  I        Oh   that  will  be  glory  for  me 
+  "    '  „  i  But  I  know  that  Hit  pretence  will 

t0  J  °U  '  the  gloom, 

Wli'en  Jesus  has  found  you,  tell  others  I     And  that  will  be  glory  for  m  e, 
the  story.  I  2  I  know  not  the  song  that  tli 

That  my  loving  Saviour  is  your  Sav- 
iour too;  • 
hen  pray  that  your  Saviour  may  bring  j  ring, 

them  to  glory.  |  But  I  know  there  11  be  mention  ot 

id  prayer  will"  be  answered — 'twas  our  Kin 

ivered  for  yyu! 


sing, 
I  know  not  the  sound  of  the  harpl 


'jfcL  ^s&i 


nd  that  will  be  umsnj  f« 


gospel  Kymns  Consolidated. 


"We  shall  siji^r  redemption's  story, 

By  and  by,  by  and  oy  j 
And  the  strains  for  evermore 
Shall  resound  in  sweetness  o'er 
Yonder  everlasting  shore, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by. 

3  We  shall  see  and  be  like  Jesus, 

By  aud  by,  by  and  by; 
Who  a  crown  of  life  will  givejis 

By  aud  by.  ^ 
And  the  auL^o*! 
All  the  male  ^  v\l 
Shall  attend  ^ 

By  and  by.    %v 

4  There  our  tears 

By  and  by,  bj 
And  with  swC| 

By  and  b\ 
All'the 
Tottis 
.We 


5  Ho!  all  ye  heavy-laden  con 
Here's  pardon,  comfort,  rest 
Ye  wanderers  from  a  Fat  be 
Return,  accept  His  profferei 

II  :Xe  tempted  ones,  there's  i 
"'J^l^'f  Nazareth  passetb; 

6  But  i  still  this  caU  n 
And  alt  Jtus  wondrous  love 
Soon  will  Ilc  sadly  from  yo; 
Your  bitter  prayer  for  par*! 
II:"  Too  late!  too  late!'  wi'lj 

Jesns  of  Nazareth  ha*  pa  \ 


Vv& 


■^ 


ioviug  Saviour 
Stands  patiently: 
"u?i      ■>  rejected. 

•t^uin  for  thee. 
uliing  now  for  thee  pi 
Casing  now  for  thee:} 

^hoii  ti'if  ii;<?A(Ur  eti. 

'«'  calUn  ■<  >■•  ■■■  ft 
4v 

juuudlc^s  Ulel 

ree.  +'ree  to  a] I ! 
hild  of  erroj 
.ffeett  the  tc 


Gosf>el  Hymns  Consolidated. 


-.oproniise  secure;    TO 
for  ever  must  en 


TirAXD'EIXG-  afar  from  the  dwell- 
YT      ingsofnien, 

Hear  tlie  sad  cry  of  the  lepers — the  ten ; 
"Jesus  have  mercy!"  brings  healing 

divine ; 
One  came  to  worship,  but  where  are  the 
nine? 
Where  are  the  nine? 


Were  the/ 
Where  are\ 
Loudly  the  J  •  | 
the  Lord 

f  p"       •  ",  the  cm 
>rd, 


%>ie? 

ten  clean  t«>d! 
fine  ? 
Inger  sang  praise  t«i 

had  been  wrought  by 


owning^.  ^fler  DiviuV 
.K, .,'  tenderly ,***Wliere  are  the. 

nine?"  *^*s 

hoisthis^azarenerPH^^^y: 

He  the  Christ?   tell  us  phi" 


9 Multitudes  follow  Him  seekii/g  a  sign. 
/Show  them  His  mighty  works— Where 

are  the  nine  ? 
4  Jesus  on  trial  to-day  we  can  sw,         , 
Thousands  deridingly  ask. '  Who  is  He  . 
How  they're  rejecting  Him,  your  Lord 

and  mine ! 
Bringiuthe  witnesses— V  here  are  the 
nine  ? 


13 


vXOW  not  the  hour  when  iuy  Lor< 

will  come  .       , 

rhc 


t 


ve  a  rooe:     tis"  resplendent  in 
whiteness,  \, 

Awaiting  in  glory  my  wondering  vi^y ; 
Oh.    when   1  receive  it  all  shining  m 
brightness, 
Dear  friend,  could  I  see  you  receiving  js 
one  too !  j  1 .    . 

i  To  take  me  away  to  His  own  dear® 
4  I  have  a  peace ;  it  is  calm  as  a  river—   Kllt    j    know    'that    His  presence 
A  peace  that  the  friends  of  this  world  j  lighten  the  gloom. 

never  knew ;  And  that  will  be  glory  for  me.    ■ 

My  Saviour  alone  is  its  Author  and  j         ^  ^  ^  ^  qlory  for  mi% 

And^eould  I  know  it  was  *™\^«£&%^&£k 

the  gloom, 


When  Jesus  has  found  you,  tell  others 

the  story. 
That  my  loving  Saviour  is  your  Sav- 
i  our  too ;  • 

en  pray  that  your  Saviour  may  bring 
them  to  glory, 
prayer  will  be  answered — 'twas 


is  vered  for  ys»u 


SiL  ^M 


And  that  will  be  glory  for  me. 
2  I  know  not  the  song  that  the 

I  know  not  the  sound  of  the  harp 

ring, 
But  I  know  there'll  be  mention  ot 

our  King, 
d  that  will  be  mush-  for 


* 


Gospel  Hymns  Oousolidated. 


And  that  icili  be  music  for  me, 
Oh.  that  -will  be  music  for  me, 
But  I  know  there'll  be  mention  of  Jesus 
our  King, 
And  that  wiU  be  music  for  me. 

3  I  know  not  the  form  of  my  mansion  fair, 

1  know  not  the  name  that  I  then  shall 

bear ; 
But  I  know  that  my  Saviour  will  wel- 
come me  there, 
And  that  will  be  heaven  for  me. 
And  that  will  be  heaven  for  me, 
Ok.  that  will  be  heaven  for  me, 
Bui  I  kaotv  that  my  Saviour  will  wel- 
come me  there. 
And  that  will  be  heaven  for  me. 

14 

HO !  my  comrades,  see  the  signal 
Waving  in  the  sky ! 
^Treiaforeements  now  appearing, 
Victory  is  nigh ! 

"Hold  the  fort,  for  I  am  coming," 

Jesus  signals  still, 
Wave  the  ansioer  back  to  Heaven, — 
"  By  Thy  grace  we  will." 

2  See  the  mighty  host  advancing. 
Satan  leading  on: 

Mighty  men  around  us  falling. 
Courage  almost  gone. 

3  See  the  glorious  banner  waving, 
,     Here  the  bugle  blow ; 

In  our  Leader's  name  we'll  triumph 
^JJvt-r  every  foe. 

4  Fierce  and  long  the  batth  rages. 
But  our  Help  is  near ; 

Onward  comes  our  Great  Commander, 
Cheer,  mv  comrades,  cheer! 


15 


V 


THERE  is  a  gate  that  stands  ajar, 
And  through  its  portals  gleaming, 
A  radiance  from  the  cross  afar, 
The  Saviour's  love  revealing. 
Oh.  depth  of  mercy !  can  it  be 
That  gate  was  left  ajar  for  met 
For  me.  for  me? 
Was  left  ajar  for  me? 


2  That  gate  ajar  stands  free  for) 
AYho  seek  through  it  salvatioj] 
I  The  rich  and  poor,  the  great  an.) 
I     Of  every  tribe  and  nation. 

!  3  Press  onward,  then,  though  f<, 

frown, 
i     While  mercy's  gate  is  open ; 
Accept  the  cross  and  win  the 
Love's  everlasting  token. 

4  Beyond  the  rivcr  s  brink  w 

The  cross  that  here  is  giver 

!  And  bear  the  crown  of  life  av 

j     And  love  Him  more  in  hea^ 

!16 

FREE  from  the  law,  oh.  h\ 
dition, 
I  Jesus  hath  bled,  and  there  is  r<1 
Curs'tl  by  the  law  and  bruis'd  bj 
Grace  hath  redeemed  us  oncej 
Once  for  all.  oh,  sinner  receivl 
Once  for  all,  oh,  brother,  belitX 
Cling  to  the  cross,  the  burden  W  <  l 
Christ  hath  redeemed  us  onggfor  ac 

2  Xow  are  we  free — there' 

nation,  ^ 

Jesus  provides  a  perfect  sanation 
"Come  unto  Me,''  oh.  hear  His  gweel 

•      call. 
I  Come,  and  He  saves  us  once  for  all. 

1 3  '"Children  of  God,"  oh,  glorious  call- 
ing. 
j  Surely  His  grace  will  keep  us    iron: 

falling: 
Passing  from  death  to  life  at  His  call. 
Blessed  salvation  once  for  all. 

17     — 

KNOCErSTG.  knocking,  who  is  there .1 
"Waiting,  waiting,  oh.  how  fair! 
'Tis  a  pilgrim,  strange  and  kingly, 

Never  such  was  seen  before. 

Ah !  my  soul,  for  such  a  wonder, 

Wilt  thou  not  undo  the  door. 

2  Knocking,  knocking,  still  He's  there. 

Waiting,  waiting,  wondrous  fair         * 
Bir  the  door  is  hard  to  open. 

For  the  weeds  and  ivv-vine 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


[ 


ie:r  dark  and  clinging  tendrils, 
hound  the  hinges  twine. 
Jiing,  knocking-wkat,  still  there  I 
ig,  waiting,  grand  and  fair ; 
pierced  hand  still  knocketh, 
[;eueath  the  crowned  hair 
patient  eysl  so  tender, 
ionr,  waiting  there. 

1'TTE  the  perishing, 
ire  for  the  dying, 
pm  in  pity  fronT  sin  and  the 

er  the  erring  one, 
the  fallen, 

Jesus,  the  mighty  to  save. 
le  the  perishing,  ' 
for  the  dying, 
is  merciful, 
Will  sa  re. 
,ri  they  are  slighting  Him, 
}e  is  waiting, 

e'f  penitent  child  to  receive, 
them  earnestly, 
th  them  gently ; 

if  they  only  believe, 
'the  human  heart, 
y  the  tempt  er. 
buried  that  grace  can  re- 
st ore ; " 

Touched  by  a  loving  heart. 
Wakened  by  kindness, 
Chords  that  were  broken  will  vibrate 
once  more. 
4  Rescue  the  perishing, 

Duty  demands  it; 
trength  for  thy  labor  the  Lord  will 
"provide : 
Back  to  the  narrow  way 
Patiently  win  them 
oil  the  poor  wanderer  a  Saviour  has 
died. 

19 

F>IXG  the  bells  of  heaven!   there  is 
L    joy  to-day. 

For  a  soul  returning  from  the  wild ; 
^See !   the  Father  meets  him  out  upon 
the  way, 
^Welcoming    Hi9    weary,    wand'ring. 
Irild.  ""  ; 


Glory!  glory!  how  the  angels  sing; 
Glory!  glory!  hovj  the  loud  harps  ri,vi; 
'lis  the  ransomed  army,  like  a  migh  ty  sea , 
Pealing  forth  the  anthem  of  the  free. 

2  Eing  the  bells  of  heaven  !  there  is  joy 

to-day. 
For  the  wanderer  now  is  reconciled ; 
Yes  a  soul  is  rescued  from  his  sinful  way. 
And  is  born  anew  a  ransomed  child! 

3  Eing  the  bells  of  heaven!  spread  the 

feast  to-day, 
Angels   swell   the    glad    triumphant 

strain ! 
Tell  the  joyful  tidings!  bear  it  faraway  ! 
For  a  precious  soul  is  born  again. 


20 

J  WILL  sing  you  a  song  of  that  beau- 
tiful land, 
The  far  away  home  of  the  soul.     .^~* 
i  Where  no  storms  ever  beat  on  the  glit- 
tering strand 
While  the  years  of  eternity  roll. 
While  the  years  of  eternity  roll ; 
Where  no  storms  ever  beat  on  the  glit- 
tering strand 
While  the  years  of  eternity  roll. 

|2  Oh!    that  home  of   the  soul  in  my 

visions  and  dreams, 
j     Its  bright  jasper  walls  I  can  see ; 
Till  I  fancy  but  thinly  the  vale  inter 
|    '         venes 

I! :  Between  the  fair  city  and  me 
Till  I  fancy-  etc. 


J 


3  That  unchangeable  home  is  for  you 

and  for  me. 
Where  Jesus  of  Xazareth  stands : 
The  King  of  all  kingdoms  forever  is  ITi-. 
|| :  And  He  holdeth  our  crowns  in  Jiis 
hands. : || 
The  King  of,  etc 

4  Oh,  how  sweet  it  will  be  in  that  beau- 

tiful land. 
So  free  from  all  sorrow  and  pain : 
With  songs  on  our  lips  and  with  harps, 

in  our  hands 
|| :  To  meet  one  another  again.  :|| 

With  songs  on,  etc. 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


21 

I  GAVE  My  life  for  thee, 
My  precious  blood  I  shed, 
That  thou  might'st  ransomed  be, 
And  quickened  from  the  dead; 

1  gave,  I  gave  My  life  for  thee, 
,  What  hast  thou  given  for  Me  ? 

2  My  father's  house  of  light.— 
My  glory-circled  throne 

I  left,  for  earthly  night, 

For  wand'rings  sad  and  lone ; 
I  left,  I  left  it  all  for  thee; 
Hast  thou  left  aught  for  Me  ? 

3  I  suffered  much  for  thee, 
More  than  thy  tongue  can  tell, 

Of  bitterest  agony. 

To  rescue  thee  from  (hell: 
I've  borne,  I've  borue  it  all  for  thee, 
What  hast  thou  borne  for  Me  I 

4  And  I  have  brought  to  thee. 
^  Down  from  My  home  above, 
"Salvation  full  and  free. 

My  pardon  and  My  love : 
I  bring.  I  bring  rich  gifts  to  thee, 
What  hast  thou  brought  to  Me  ? 

22 

E  RE  going  home. 
Xo  more  to  roam, 
Xo  more  to  sin  and  sorrow  ; 
Xo  more  to  wear 
The  brow  of  care — 
We're  going  home  to-morrow. 
We're  going  home,    (we're  going  home) 

we're  going  home  to-morroiv ; 
Were  going   home,    (we're  going  home) 
wefr'e  going  home  to-morrow. 
*±  For  weary  feet 
Awaits  a  street 
Of  wondrous  pave  and  golden ; 
For  hearts  that  ache, 
The  angels  wake 
The  story,  sweet  and  olden. 
3  For  those  who  sleep. 
And  those  who  weep. 
Above  the  portals  narrow 
The  mansions  rise 
Beyond  the  skies — . 
We're  going  home  to-morrow. 
■i  Oh,  joyful  song ! 
(Hi,  ransomed  throne! 


w 


!         Where  sin  no  more  shall  sever ; 
Our  King  to  see, 
And,  oh,  to  be 
With  Him  at  home  forever. 

23 

I  AM  so  ylad  that  our  Father  in  in  a  \ .  ,- 
Tells  of  His  love  in  the  Book  Aj.- 
has  given ; 
|  Wonderful  things  in  the  Bible  I  s«;e: 
This  is  the  dearest  that  Jesus  loves  m,-. 
I  am  no  glad  that  Jesus  loves  niS, 
Jesus  loves  me.  Jesus  loves  me. 
I  am  so  glad  that  Jesus  lot':,-  me, 
Jesus  loves  even  me. 

2  Though   I  forget  Him.   ami  ,. 

away,  • 

Still  He  doth  love  me  where  \  cr  L  -  tiM.f, 
Back  to  His  dear  luring  anus  wouii 

flee,  r 

When  I  remember  that  JesuS  3<>v- •.,  .:•■ 

3  Oh,  if  there's  only  one  son-  I  <:■■-. 
When  in  His  beauty  I  see  the  gre;  ■;  . 
This  shall  my  song  in  eternit}  • 

"Oh    what  a  wonder  that  •T/sus  lo\, 
me." 

1  Jesus  loves  r  :<_■.  ami  [knowliove  Him. 
Love  bro'^ht  Him  down  my  goor  >>>u 

to  redeem ; 
Tes,  it  was  love  made  Him  die  on  tin 

tree, 
Oh,  I  am  certain  that  Jesus  loves  me. 

2  If  one  should  ask  of  me.  how  -could  i 

tell? 
Glory  to  Jesus  I  know  very  well : 
God's  Holy  Spirit  with  mine  doth  aLrm- 
Constant^  witnessing — Jesus  loves  me. 

3  In  this  assurance  I  find  sweetest  rest 
Trusting  in  Jesus  I  know  I  am  blest ; 
Satan  dismayed,  from  my  soul  now  doth 

flee, 
When  1  j  ust  tell  him  that  Jesus  loves  me. 

24 

EEJOICE  and  be  «la<i ! 
j    The  Redeemer  has  come 
Go  look  on  His  cradle,  His  cros 
His  tomb. 
Sound  His  praises.  trtl  the  Story /■,. 
Of  Hi  m  who  was  slain ;  , 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


Sound  His  praises,  tell  with  gladness, 
He  iivetk  again. 

2  Rejoice  and  be  glad ! 
It  is  sunshine  at  last ! 

The  clouds  have  departed,  the  shadows 
are  past. 

3  Rejoice  and  be  glad ! 

For  the  blood  hath  been  shed ; 
Redemption  is  finished,  the  price  hath 
been  paid. 

4  Rejoice  and  be  glad ! 
Now  tbe  pardon  is  free ! 

The  Just  for  the  unjust  has  died  on 
tbe  tree. 
r>  Rejoice  and -be  glad ! 
For  the  Lamb  that  was  slain 
leath    is  triumphant  and  liveth 

again. 
Rejoice  and  be  glad ! 
For  our  King  is  on  high, 
fit  plead eth  for  us  on  His  tarone  in  the 


ice  and  be  glad ! 

He  eometh  again ; 

i   hi   glory,   the  Lamb 


that 


Sound  Hi*  praises,  tell  the  Story 

Of  Hint  who  toas  slain  , 
Sound  His  praises,  tell  tvith  gladness, 

He  cometh  again. 

25      # 

Yl'E  praise  Thee,  O  God!  for  the  Son 
}  \       of  Thy  love, 
For  Jesus  who  died,  and  is  now  gone 

above. 
Hallelujah  .'  Thine  the  glory.  Hallelujah,  j 

amen.  ' 
Hallelujah !    Thine  the  glory,   revive  us 

again. 

2  We  praise   Thee,   O  God !    for  Thy 

Spirit  of  light, 
Who  has  shown  us  our  Saviour,  and 

scattered  our  night. 

All  glory  and  praise  to  the  Lamb  that 
was  slain, 
iWho  has  borne  all  our  sin3,  and  has 
cleans 'd  every  stain. 


4  All  glory  and  praise  to  the  God  of 

all  grace, 
Who  has  bought  us,  and  sought  us,  and 
guided  our  ways. 

5  Revive  us  again ;  fill  each  heart  with 

Thy  love ; 
May  each  soul  be  rekindled  with  five 
from  above.  « 


CAVIOUR!  Thy  dying  love 

O    Thou  gavest  me. 

~Not  should  I  aught  withhold. 

Dear  Lord,  from  Thee ; 
In  love  my  soul  would  bow, 

My  heart  fulfil  its  vow, 
Some  offering  bring  Thee  now. 

Something  for  Thee. 

2  At  the  blest  mercy-seat. 
Pleading  for  me, 

My  feeble  faith  looks  up. 

Jesus,  to  Thee : 
Help  me  the  cross  to  bear 

Thy  wondrous  love  declare 
Some  song  to  raise,  or  prayer. 

Something  for  Thee ! 

3  Give  me  a  faithful  heart — 
Likeness  to  Thee — 

That  each  departing  day 

Henceforth  may  see 
Some  work  of  love  begun, 

Some  deed  of  kindness  doue. 
Some  wand'rer  sought  and  won, 

Something  for  Thee. 

4  All  that  I  am  and  have— 
Thy  gifts  so  free — 

In  joy,  in  grief,  through  life, 

Dear  Lord,  for  Thee ! 
And  when  Thy  face  I  see. 

My  ransomed  soul  shall  be 
Through  all  eternity. 

Something  for  Thee. 

27 

PASS  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour. 
Hear  my  humble  cry  j 
While  on  others  Thou  art  smiling. 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 
Saviour,  Saviour,  hear  my  htimble  cry. 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling. 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 
!     Find  a  sweet  relief. 

Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 

3  Trusting  only  in  Thy  merit, 
Would  I  seek  Thy  face ; 

Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 
Save  ine  by  Thy  grace. 

4  Thou  the  Spring  of  all  my  comfort, 
More  than  life  to  me, 

Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  Thee  ? 
Whom  in  heaven  but  Thee  ? 


Lord,  if  I  may. 

I'll  serve  another  dai 


28 


0~KE  more  day's  work  for  Jesus; 
One  less  of  life  for  me ! 
But  heav'n  is  nearer, 
And  Christ  is  dearer, 
Than  yesterday  to  me; 
His  love  and  light 
Fill  all  my  soul  to-night. 

One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus, 
One  mere  day's  work  for  Jesus, 
One  more  day's  xoorkfor  Jesus, 
One  less  of  life  for  me. 

2  One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus ; 
How  glorious  is  my  King ! 

'Tis  joy.  not  duty, 
To  speak  His  beauty ; 
My  soul  mounts  on  the  wing 
At  the  mere  thought 
How  Christ  my  life  has  bought. 

3  One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus ; 
How  sweet  the  work  has  been, 

To  tell  the  story, 
To  show  the  glory, 
When  Christ's  flock  enter  in! 
How  it  did  shine 
In  this  poor  heart  of  mine ! 

4  One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus — 
Oh  yes.  a  weary  day ; 

But  heaven  shines  clearer, 
And  rest  comes  nearer, 
At  each  step  of  the  way ; 
And  Christ  in  all — 
Before  His  face  I  fall. 

5  Oh.  blessed  work  for  Jesus! 
Oh.  rest  at  Jesus'  feet! 

There  toil  seems  pleasure. 
My  vrants  are  treasure, 
And  pain  for  Him  is  sweet, 


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TT7HAT  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 
T  T  All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear; 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer . 
Oh.  what  peace  we  often  forfeit. 

Oh,  what  needless  pain  we  bear- 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 
I     Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 
2  Have  we  trials  and  temptations  ? 
i     Is  there  trouble  anywhere  '. 
We  should  never  be  discouraged, 
j     Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Can  we  And  a  friend  so  faithful, 
'■     Who  will  all  our  sorrows  shaiv  ? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness, 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
1 3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden, 
I     Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care  .' 
(Precious  Saviour,  still  our  refiage, 
)     Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
iDo  thy  friends  despise,  forsakj^trjpe  ? 
!     Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer: 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee 
Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 

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GOD  loved  the  world  of  sinners  lost 
And  ruined  by  the  fall ; 
i  Salvation  full,  at  highest  cost, , 
i     He  offers  free  to  all. 
!     Oh.  'twas  love,  'ttvas  wondrous  love! 
,        The  love  of  God  to  me  % 

It  brought  my  Saviour  from  above, 
To  die  on  Calvary. 

2  E'en  now  by  faith  I  claim  Him  mine, 
The  risen  Son  of  God : 

Kedemption  by  His  death  I  find. 
And  cleansing  through  the  blood. 

3  Love  brings  the  glorious  fulness  in, 
And  to  His  saints  makes  known 

The  blessed  rest  from  inbred  sin, 
Through  faith  in  Christ  alone. 

4  Beheving  souls  rejoicing  go : 
j     There  shall  to  you  be  given 

A  glorious  foretaste,  here  below. 
j     Of  endless  life  in  heaven. 
j5  Of  victory  now  o'er  Satan  s 
Let  all  the  ransomed  sin 


^F       t: 
W  Thr. 

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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


i.nd  triumph  in  the  dying  hour 
Through  Christ  the  Lord,  our  King. 


HATE  you  on  the  Lord  believed  ? 
Still  there's  more  to  follow  • 
Of  His  grace  have  you  received  j 

Still  there's  more  to  follow; 
Oh.  the  grace  the  Father  shows ! 

Still  there's  more  to  follow. 
Freely  He  His  grate  bestows, 
Still  there's  more  to  follow. 
More  and  more,  more  and  more, 

Always  more  to  follow ; 
Oh,  His  matchless,  boundless  love . 
Still  there's  more  to  follow. 
2  Have  you  felt  the  Saviour  near  ? 

Still  there's  more  to  follow ; 
Does  His  blessed  presence  cheer  ? 

Still  there's  more  to  follow ; 
Oh.  the  love  that  Jesus  shows! 

Still  there's  more  to  follow, 
Freely  He  His  love  bestows, 
till  there's  more  to  follow. 
3£^v-  you  felt  the  Spirit's  power  ? 
Still  there's  more  to  follow ,- 
Palling  iike  a  gentle  shower? 
Still  there's  more  to  follow. 
Oh,  the  power  the  Spirit  shows, 

Still  there's  more  to  follow ; 

Freely  He  His  power  bestows, 

Still  there's  more  to  follow. 

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HEAVENLY  Father,  bless  me  now, 
At  the  cross  of  Christ  I  b»"W; 
-  Take  my  guilt  and  grief  away; 
Hear  and  heal  me  now,  I  pray. 
Bless  me  now,  bless  me  now" 
Heavenly  Father,  bless  me  noio. 

2  Now.  O  Lord  !  this  very  hour, 
Send  Thy  grace  and  show  Thy  powr 
While  I  rest  upon  Thy  word, 
Come  and  bless  me  now.  O  Lord. 

3  Now,  just  now.  for  Jesus'  sake, 
Lift  the  clouds,  the  fetters  break  j 
While  I  look,  and  as  I  cry. 
Touch  £nd  cleanse  me  ere  I  die. 

^  4  Never  did  I  so  adore 

Testis  Christ,  Thy  Son.  before ; 
ow  the  time !  and  this  the  place ! 
acious  Father,  show  Thv  grace. 


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TT^EAET    gleaner,    whence    contest 
} }  thou. 

With  empty  hands  and  clouded  brow  ? 

Plodding  along^  thy  lonely  way, 

Tell  me  where  hast  thou  gleau  d  to-day  ? 

Late  I  found  a  barren  field. 

The  harvest  past,  io^  search  revealed, 
|  Others,  golden  sheajVv-*  had  gained, 
|  Only  stubble  for  meTeinained. 

Forth  to  the  hiCTVest  field  away ! 
j      Gather  your  handjuls  while  you  may  ; 
|      All  day  long  in  the  field  abide. 
|      Gleaning  c]pse  by  the  reapers  side. 

\  2  Careless  gleaner,  what  hast  thou  herf', 
!  These  faded  flow'rs  and  leaflets  sere  ;; 
!  Hungry  and  thirsty,  tell  me.  pray. 
i  Where'   oh,   where  hast  thou  glean'd 

to-day  \ 
i  All  day  long  in  shady  bow'rs. 
I  I've  gaily  sought  earth's  fairest  flowers ; 
i  Now,  alas  !  too  late  I  see 
All  I've  gather'd  is  vanity. 

3  Burdened  gleaner,  thy  sheaves  I  see, 
1  Indeed  thou  must  aweary  be  ! 
:  Singing  along  the  homeward  way. 

Glad  one.  where  hast  thou  gleaned  to- 
j  day  ? 

Stay  me"not,  till  day  is  done, 
,  I've  gathered  handfuls,  one  by  one  ■ 

Here  and  there  for  me  they  fall. 
i  Close  by  the  reapers  I've  found  them  all. 

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AH,  my  heart  is  heavy  laden, 
Weary  and  oppressed ! 
|  "Come  tome."  saith  One,  "and coming, 

Be  at  rest!" 
■i  "  Come  to  Me"  saith  One.  ''and  coming, 
|        Be  at  rest!" 

!  2  Hath  He  marks  to  lead,  me  to  Him. 

If  He  be  my  Guide  \ 
j  "In  His  feet  and  hands  are  wound  prints. 

And  His  side." 

j  3  Is  there  diadem,  as  monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns  .' 
j  "Yes,  a  crown  in  very  surety, 

But  of  thorns ! 


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I    4  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What  my  portion  here  ? 
■    "  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  conflict, 
Many  a  tear.'' 

5  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 
What  have  I  at  last  ? 

' "  Sorrow  vanquished,  lahor  ended, 
Jordan  past.'' 

6  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 
Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 

"  Kot  till  earth  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  awav." 

35    I 

I  HEAR  the  Saviour  say, 
Thy  strength  indeed" is  small ; 
Child  of  weakness,  watch  and  pray 
Find  in  Me  thine  all  in  all. 
Jesus  paid  it  all. 

All  to  Him  I  oive; 
Sin  had  left  a  crimson  stain 
*s^  He  washed  it  ivhite  as  snoiv._ 

2  Lord,  now  indeed  I  find 
Thy  power,  and  Thine  alone, 

Can  change  the  leper's  spots, 
And  melt  the  heart  of  stone. 

3  For  nothing  good  have  I 
Whereby  Thy  grace  to  claim — 

I'll  wash  my  garment  white 
In  the  blood  of  Calvary's  Lamb. 

4  When  from  my  dying  bed 
My  ransomed  soul  shall  rise, 

Then  "Jesus  paid  it  all'' 
Shall  rend  the  vaulted  skies. 

5  And  when  before  the  throne 
I  stand  in  Him  complete, 

"~I'll  lay  my.  trophies  down, 
All  down  at  Jesus'  feet. 

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OKTS  there  is  above  all  others, 
Oh,  how  He  loves ! 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
Earthly  friends  may  fail  or  leave  us, 
One  day  soot  lie,  the  next  day  grieve  us; 
But  this  friend  will  ne'er  deceive  us, 

Oh,  how  He  loves ! 
2  'Tis  eternal  life  to  know  Him. 

Oh,  how  He  loves ! 
Think.oh.  think  how  much  we  ow«  Him, 


Oh.  how  He  loves ! 
With  His  precious  blood  He  bought  us, 
In  the  wilderness  He  sought  us. 
To  His  fold  He  safely  brought  us, 

Oh,  how  He  loves ! 

3  Blessed  Jesus !  would  you  know  Him 

Oh,  how  He  loves ! 
Give  yourselves  entirely  to  Him, 

Oh.  how  He  loves ! 
Think  no  longer  of  the  morrow. 
From  the  past  new  courage  borrow, 
Jesus  carries  all  your  sorrow, 

Oh,  he  loves ! 

4  All  your  sins  shall  be  forgiwen. 

Oh.  how  He  loves ! 
Backward  shall  your  foes  be  dtiven, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
j  Best  of  blessings  He'll  provide  vou. 
bought  but  good  shall  e'er  betide  you. 
Safe  to  glory  He  will  giude  you. 

Oh.  how  He  loves T 

37  m 

TELL  me  the  Old,  Old  Story, 
Of  unseen  things  above,     .-  _ , 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love : 
Tell  me  the  Story  simply, 

As  to  a  little  child, 
For  I  am  weak  and  weary, 
And  helpless  and  defiled. 
Tell  me  the  Old.  Old  Story, 
Tell  me  the  Old,  Old  Story, 
Tell  me  the  Old,  Old  Story, 
Of  Jesus  and  Hfe  love, 

2  Tell  me  the  Story  slowly, 
That  I  may  take  it  in — 

That  wonderful  redemption, 

Cod's  remedy  for  sin ; 
Tell  me  the  Story  often, 

For  I  forgot  so  soon, 
The  "  early  dew  "  of  morning 

Has  passed  away  at  noon. 

3  Tell  me  the  Story  softly. 
With  earnest  tones,  and  grave  ; 

Eemember  !     I'm  the  sinner 
Whom  Jesus  came  to  save  ; 

Tell  the  Stoiy  always, 
If  you  would  really  be 

In  any  t!     3  of  trouble. 
A  comforter  to  nu*. 


F 


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4  Tell  me  the  same  Old  Story 

"When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  world's  empty  glory 

Is  costing  me  too  dear ; 
Yes.  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  dawning  on  my  soul. 
Tell  me  the  Old,  Old  Story ; 

"  Christ  Jesus  makes  thee  whole. 


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(10ME  home  !  come  home! 
J    You  are  weary  at  heart, 
For  the  way  has  been  dark, 
And  so  lonely  and  wild. 

O  prodigal' child ! 
Come  home,  oh,  come  home ! 
Come  home ! 
Come,  oh,  come  home  ! 
'1  Come  home !  come  home  I 
For  we  watch  and  we  wait, 
And  we  stand  at  the  gate, 
While  the  shadows  are  piled. 

O  prodigal  child ! 
Come  home,  oh,  come  home ! 
'3  Coiue  home !  come  home ! 
From  the  sorrow  and  blame, 
From  the  sin  and  the  shame, 
And  the  tempter  that  smiled. 

O  prodigal  child ! 
Come  home,  oh.  come  home! 
4  Come  home  !  come  home  ! 
There  is  bread  and  to  spare, 
And  a  warm  welcome  there, 
Then,  to  friends  reconciled, 

0  prodigal  child ! 
Come  home,  oh,  come  home  I 

I 

I  LOVE  to  tell  the  Story 
Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love ; 
I  love  to  tell  the  Story, 

Because  I  know  it's  true ; 
It  satisfies  my  longings. 
As  nothing1  else  would  do. 
I  love  to  tell  the  Story ! 

Tivill  be  my  theme  in  glory, 
To  tell  the  Old,  Old  Story 
Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 


2  I  love  to  tell  the  Story ! 
More  wonderful  it  seems, 

Than  all  the  golden  fancies 
Of  all  our  golden  dreams ; 

I  love  to  tell  the  Story  1 
It  did  so  much  for  me  ; 

And  that  is  just  the  reason, 
I  tell  it  now  to  thee. 

3  I  love  to  tell  the  Story ! 
"Tis  pleasant  to  repeat 

What  seems,  each  time  I  tell  it, 
More  wonderfully  sweet ; 

I  love  to  tell  the  Story, 
For  some  have  never  heard 

The  message  of  salvation 
From  God's  own  Holy  Word. 

4  I  love  to  tell  the  Story ! 
For  those  who  know  it  best 

Seem  hungering  and  thirsting 
To  hear  it,  like  the  rest ; 

And  when,  in  scenes  of  glory, 
I  sing  the  Xew.  Xew  Song, 

'Twill  be— the  Old,  Old  Story 
That  I  have  loved  so  long. 

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HOLY  Spirit,  faithful  guide. 
Ever  near  the  Christian's  side; 
Gently  lead  us  by  the  hand, 
Pilgrims  in  a  desert  land  ■ 
Weary  souls  for  e'er  rejoice. 
While  they  hear  that  sweetest  voice, 
j  Whisp*ring  softly,  wanderer,  come ; 
Follow  Me,  I'll  guide  thee  home. 

;  2  Ever  present  truest  Friend, 
Ever  near  Thine  aid  to  lend, 
i  Leave  us  not  to  doubt  and  fear, 
I  Groping  on  in  darkness  drear. 
I  When  the  storms  are  raging  sore, 
I  Hearts  grow  faint,  and  hopes  give  o'er- 
Whisper  softly,  wanderer,  come ! 
j  Follow  Me,  I'll  guide  thee  home. 

;  3  When  our  days  of  toil  shall  cease, 
j  Waiting  still  for  sweet  release. 
Xothing  left  but  heaven  and  prayer, 
Wond'ring  if  our  names  were  there, 
Wading  deep  the  dismal  flood. 
Pleading  nought  but  Jesus'  blood ; 
J  Whisper  softly,  wanderer,  come ! 
Follow  Me.  I'll  guide  thee  home! 


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41 

THE  whole  world  was  lost  in  the  dark 
ness  of  sin ! 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus ; 
Like  sunshine  at  noonday,  His  glory- 
shone  in, 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus. 
Gome  to  the  Light,  'tis  shining  for  thee : 
Sweetly  the  Light  has  dawn'd  upon  me, 
Once  I  was  blind,  but  now  I  can  see  : 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus. 

2  Kb  darkness  have  we  who  in  Jesus 

abide. 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus ; 
We  walk  in  the  Light  when  we  follow 

our  Guide. 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus. 

3  Ye  dwellers  in  darkness  with    sin- 

blinded  eyes, 

The  Light  of  the  world  is  J  esus  .- 
Go.  wash,  at  His  bidding,  and  light  will 
*•*         arise, 

The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus. 

4  Kb  need  of  the  sunlight  in  heaven. 

we're  told. 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus ; 
The  Lamb  is  the  Light  in  the  City  of 

Gold, 
The  Light  of  that  world  is  Jesus. 

42 

THE  Spirit,  oh,  sinner, 
In  mercy  doth  move 
Thy  heart,  so  long  hardened, 
Of  sin  to  reprove  ; 
Resist  not  the  Spirit, 
Xor  longer  delay ; 
God"s  gracious  entreaties,  may  end  with 
to-day. 

2  Oh.  child  of  the  kingdom. 
From  sin  service  cease : 

Be  filled  with  the  Spirit, 
With  comfort  and  peace. 

Oh.  grieve  not  the  Spirit. 
Thy  Teacher  is  He, 
That  Je  sus, thy  Saviour,  mayglorified  be , 

3  Defiled  is  the  temple, 
Its  beauty  laid  low, 

On  God's  holy  altar 
The  embers  faint  glow. 


By  love  yet  rekindled. 
A  flame  may  be  fanned. 
Oh,  quench  not  the  Spirit,  the  Lord  is  ai 
hand ! 

43 

BEXEATH  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
I  fain  would  take  my  stand — 
The  shadow  of  a  mighty  Bock. 

Within  a  weary  land. 
A  home  within  the  wilderness, 

A  rest  upon  the  way, 
From  the  burning  of  the  noontide  heat. 
And  the  burden  of  the  day. 

2  O  safe  and  happy  shelter, 
O  refuge  tried  and  sweet, 

0  trysting-place  where  Heaven's  love. 
And  Heaven's  justice  meet ! 

As  to  the  Holy  Patriarch 
That  wondrous  dream  was  given. 

So  seems  my  Saviour's  Cross  to  mr- 
A  ladder  up  to  heaven. 

3  There  lies  beneath  its  shadow. 
But  on  the  furtner  side, 

The  darkness  oi  an  awfui  grave 
Thst  gapes  both  deep  and  wid.J  r^ 

And  there  between  us  stands  the  C  v>  •  -  -" 
Two  arms  outstretched  to  save, — 

Like  a  watchman  set  to  guard  the  way 
From  that  eternal  grave. 

4  Upon  that  Cross  of  Jesus. 
Mine  eye  at  times  can  see 

The  very  dying  form  of  One. 

Who  suffered  there  for  me  ; 
And  from  my  smitten  heart  with  tear- 

Two  wonders  I  confess — 
The  wonders  of  His  glorious  love. 

And  my  own  worthlessness. 

5  I  take.  O  Cross.  Thy  shadow 
For  my  abiding  place ; 

1  ask  no'  other  sunshine 

Than  the  sunshine  of  His  face  ; 
Content  to  let  the  world  go  by, 

To  know  no  gain  nor  loss, — 
My  sinful  self,  my  only  shame, — 

Mv  glorv  all  the  Cross. 

44  i_ 

Tl^ITH  harps  and  with  viols,  there 
»  T  stand  a  great  throng 

In  the  presence  of  Jesus,  and  sing  thi* 
new  song : — 


G-ospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


Unto  Him  who  hath  loved  us  andtvash- 1 

„      ed  us  from  sin. 

Unto  Him  be  the  glory  forever.    Amen. 

2  All  these  once  were  sinners,  denied 

in  His  sight, 
Xow  arrayed  in  pure  garments  in  praise 
they  unite. 

3  He  maketk  the  rebel  a  priest  and  a 

king, 
He  hath  hought  us  and  taught  us  this 
new  song  to  sing. 

4  How  helpless  and  hopeless  we  sinners  TThdlifteth  upon  me  the  light  of  His  fan 

If  He never "had  loved  us  till  cleansed  3  0h: ,™f  of  the  Purified !  bUss  «  th 


And  point  to  the  print  of  the  nails  in  Ilia 
hand. 

Oh  si?ig  of  His  mighty  love, 
Sing  of  His  mighty  love, 
Sing  of  His  mighty  love, 
Mighty  to  save. 

2  Oh ,  bliss  of  the  purified,  Jesus  is  m  i  u  v. . 
Xo  longer  in    dread    condemnation   J 

pine; 
In  conscious   salvation  I  sing  of  His 

grace, 


from  our  sin. 
5  Aloud  in  His  praises  our  voices  shall 

ring. 
So  that  others  believing,  this  new  song 

shall  sing. 

45 

1 ESTJB,  keep  me  near  the  Cross, 
f  i     There  a  precious  fountain 

F.vi".-  ;n  all — a  healing  stream, 
— -"'  Flow  s  from  Calvary's  mountain. 
/;/  the  Criiss.  in  the  Cross, 

Be  my  glory  ever  ,- 
Till  my  raptured  soul  shall  find 
Rest  beyond  the  river. 

2  X;jar  the  Cross,  a  trembling  soul, 
Love  and  mercy  found  me ; 

There  the  bright  and  morning  star 
Shed  its  beams  around  me. 

3  Xear  the  Cross !  0  Lamb  of  God, 
Bring  its  scenes  before  me ; 

Help  me  walk  from  day  to  day, 
With  its  shadow  o'er  me. 

4  Xear  the  Cross  I'll  watch  and  wait 
Hoping,  trusting  ever. 

Til]  I  reach  the  golden  strand, 
Just  bevond  the  river. 


pure , 
I  Xo  wound  hath  the  soul  that  His  blood 

cannot  cure; 
|  Xo  sorrow-bowed  head  but  may  sweetly 

find  rest, 
Xo  tears  but  may  dry  them  on  Jesus' 

dear  breast. 

4  0,Jesus  the  crucified!  Thee  will  I  sin  <r. 
My  blessed  Redeemer,  my  God  and  my 

King; 
My  soul  filled  with  rapture  shall  shout 

o'er  the  grave. 
And  triumph  in  death  in  the  "Mighty 

to  Save." 


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little  more 


f\K.  bliss  of  the  purified,  bliss  of  the 

'  '        free.  % 

I  plunge  in  the  crimson  1  ide  opened  for 

me : 
C-'f-r  siu   and   niHuea»ii»w»s   exultinjr    I 


now.   my  child,' 
rough  tossing, 
A  little  longer  on  the  billows  foam ; 
A  few  more  journeyings  in  the  desert 
darkness, 
And  then  the  sunshine  of  thy  Father's 
Home! 

2  Xot  now ;  for  I  have  wanderers  in  the 

distance, 

And  thou  must  call  them  in  with  pa- 
tient love ; 
Xot  now,  for  I  have  sheep  upon  the 
mountains, 

And  thou  must  follow  them  where'er 
they  rove. 

3  Xot  now;  fori  have  loved  ones  sad 

and  weary ; 
Wilt  thou  not  cheertheui  with  a  kindly 
.smile  • 


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Sick  ones,  who  need  thee  in  their  lonely 
sorrow ; 
Wilt  thou  not  tend  them  yet  a  little 
while  \ 

4  Xot  now;    for  wounded    hearts  are 

sorely  hleeding. 
And  thou  must  teach  those  widowed 

hearts  to  sing ; 
Xot  now;  for  orphan's  tears  are  quickly 

falling. 
They  must  he  gathered  'neath  some 

sheltering  wing. 

5  Go,  with  the  name  of  Jesus,  to  the 

dying, 
And  speak  that  name  in  all  its  living 
power ; 
"Why  should  thy  fainting  heart  grow 
chill  and  weary  i 
Canst  thou  not  watch  with  Me  one 
»y       little  hour  ? 

6  One  little  hour !  and  then  the  glorious 

crowning ; 

The  golden  harp-strings,  and  the  vic- 
tor's palm. 
One  little  hour !  and  then  thehallelujah ! 

Eternity's  long,   deep   thanksgiving 
psalm ! 


48      ' 

SAVIOUR,  more  than  life  to  me, 
kj    Iain  clinging. clinging  closeto  Thee ; 
Xet  Thy  precious  hlood  applied. 
Keep  me  ever,  ever  near  Thy  side. 

Everyday,  every  hour, 

Let  me  feel  Thy  cleansing  power; 

May  Thy  tender  love  to  me, 

Bind  me  closer,  closer,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

2  Through  this  changing  world  helow 
Lead  me  gently,  gently  as  I  go: 
Trusting  Thee,  I  cannot  stray, 

I  can  never,  never  lose  my  way. 

3  Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more, 
Till  this  fleeting,  fleeting  life  is  o'er; 
Till  my  soul  is  lost  in  love. 

In  a  brighter,  brighter  world  above, 


49 

I  i  ^  RACE !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
!  V-T    Harmonious  to  the  ear ; 
!  Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
•     And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 
Saved  by  grace  alone, 
This  is  all  my  plea  ; 
Jesus  died  for  all  "mankind. 
And  Jesus  died  for  me. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  a  way 
To  save  rebellious  man ; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wond'rous  plan. 

3  Grace  taught  my  roving  feet, 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone. 
And  well  deserves  our  praise.  ^ 

50     ' 

PRECIOUS  promise  God  hath  given. 
To  the  weary  passer-by, 
On  the  way  frouTearth  to  heaven. 
'•  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye.' 
I  will  guide  thee.  I  loill  guide  thee. 

"I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye■;', 
On  the  way  from  earth  to  heaven, 
"I"  will  guide  thee  with  mineeyey 

2  When  temptations  almost  win  thee. 
And  thy  trusted  watchers  fly; 

Let  this  promise  ring  within  thee. 
"  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

3  When  thy  secret  hopes  have  perished. 
In  the  grave  of  years  gone  by ; 

Let  this  promise  still  be  cherished, 
••  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye." 

4  When  the  shades  of  life  are  falling, 
And  the  hour  has  come  to  die ; 

Hear  thy  trusty  Pilot  calling, 

"  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye." 


Eleadethme!  oh!  blessed  thought. 
Oh  !  words  with  heav'nly  comfort 
fiauiiht ; 


/ 


18 


G-ospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


"Whatever  I  do,  where'er  I  be, 

Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

He  leadeth  me  !  He  leadeth  me  ! 
By  His  own  hand  He  leadeth  me  ; 
His  faithful  follower  I  wottld  be, 
For  by  His  hand  He  leadeth  me. 

2  Sometimes    'mid    scenes   of  deepest 

gloom, 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom, 
By  waters  still,  e'er  troubled  sea,— 
Still  'tis  His  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  Thy  hand  in  mine, 
Xor  ever  murmur  nor  repine — ■ 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see, 

Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me. 

t  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  Thy  grace  the  victory's  won, 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee. 
Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. 

52 

^.J^kOX'v'N  life's  dark  vale  we  wander, 
-i-'     Till  Jesus  comes : 
We  Avatch  and  wait  and  wonder, 
Till  Jesus  comes. 

All  joy  His  loved  ones  bringing, 

When  Jesus  comes ; 
AU  praise  through  heaven  ringing, 

When  Jesus  comes, 
All  beauty  bright  and  vernal, 

Wlien  Jesus  comes ; 
All  glory,  grand,  eternal, 

When  Jesus  comes. 

2  Oh,  let  my  lamp  be  burning 

"When  Jesus  comes : 

For  Him  my  soul  be  yearning, 

When  Jesus  comes. 

3  No  more  heart- pangs  nor  sadness, 

When  Jesus  comes , 

All  peace  and  joy  and  gladness, 

When  Jesus  comes ; 

i  All  doubts  and  fears  will  vanish, 

When  Jesus  comes. 

All  gloom  His  face  will  banish, 

When  Jesus  comes. 

5  He'll  know  the  way  was  dreary, 
w  When  Jesus  comes; 


He'll  know  the  feet  grew  weary, 
When  Jesus  comes. 

6  He'll  know  what  griefs  oppressed  ine,      [ 

When  Jesus  comes ; 
Oh,  how  His  arms  will  rest  me! 

When  Jesus  comes. 

53 

WHAT !  "lay  my  sins  on  Jesus?'* 
God's  well-beloved  Son ! 
Kb!  'tis  a  truth  most  precious, 
That  God  e'en  that  has  done. 
Hallelujah  J  Jesus  saves  me. 

He  makes  me  "  white  as  snow,''7 
Hallelujah !  Jesus  saves  me, 
He  makes  me  "white  as  snoic' 

2  Yes,  'tis  a  truth  most  precious, 
To  all  who  do  believe, 

God  laid  our  sins  on  Jesus, 
Who  did  the  load  receive. 

3  What !  ''bring  our  guilt  to  Jesus?" 
To  wash  away  our  stains; 

The  act  is  passed  that  freed  us, 
And  naught  to  do  remains. 


54    # 


JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea. 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  forme, 
And  That  Thou bidd'stme  come  to  Thee, 
0  Lamb  of  God!  I  come,  I  come! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 
To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each 
spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God !  I  come,  I  come ! 

S  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 

With  man}'  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt. 

Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 

O  Lanib  of  God !  I  come,  I  come ! 

•t  Just  as  I  am.  pooE,  wretched  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yes,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 
O  Lamb  of  God !  I  come,  I  come ! 

5  Just  as  I  am ;  Thou  wilt  receive. 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe. 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  I  come,  I  come , 


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55 

rpO-DAY  the  Saviour  calls; 
x     Ye  wand'rers  coine  ; 
0  ve  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam ' 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  : 
Oh,  listen  now ; 

"Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls: 
For  refuge  fly ; 

The  storm  of  justice  falls, 
And.  death  is  nigh. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day: 
Yield  to  His  power; 

Oh,  grieve  Him  not  away ; 
'Tis  mercy's  hour. 

56     i 

THE  great  Physician  now  is  near, 
The  sympathizing  Jesus : 
He  speaks  the  drooping  heart  to  cheer, 
Oh,  hear  the  voice  of  Jesus. 
"Sweetest  note  in  seraph  song, 
Sweetest  Name  on  mortal  tongue, 
Sweetest  carol  ever  sung, 
Jesus.'' 


2  Your  many  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
Oh,  hear  the  voice  of  Jesus ; 

Go  on  your  way  in  peace  to  heaven, 
And'wear  a  crown  with  Jesus. 

0  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb ! 
I  now  believe  in  Jesus ; 

[  love  the  blessed  Saviour's  name, 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus. 

1  The  children  too,  both  great  and 

small, 
Who  love  the  name  of  Jesus ; 
May  now  accept  the  gracious  call 
To  work  and  live  for  Jesus. 

5  Come,    brethren,    help  me  sing  His 

praise, 
Oh,  praise  the  name  of  Jesus ; 
Come,  sisters,  all,  your  voices  raise, 
Oh,  bless  the  name  of  Jesus. 

6  His  name  dispels  my  guilt  and  fear, 
No  other  name  but  Jesus ; 

Oh,  how  my  soul  delights  to  hear 
The  precious  name  of  Jesus. 


7  And  when  to  that  bright  world  above, ' 

We  rise  to  see  our  Jesus, 
We'll  sing  around  the  throne  of  love, 

His  name,  the  name  of  Jesus. 

57 

0  CHRIST,  what  burdens  bowed  Thy 
head! 
Our  load  was  laid  on  Thee ; 
Thou  stoodest  in  the  sinner's  stead, 

Did'st  bear  all  ill  for  me. 
A  Victim  led,  Thy  blood  was  shed ; 
Now  there's  no  load  forme. 

2  Death  and  the  curse  were  in  our  cup — 
O  Christ,  'twas  full  for  Thee! 

But  Thou  hast  drained  the  last  dark 
drop — 

'Tis  empty  now  for  me. 
That  bitter  cup, — love  drank  it  up; 

Now  blessings  draught  for  me. 

3  Jehovah  lifted  up  His  rod— 
O  Christ,  it  fell  on  Thee! 

Thou  wast  sore  stricken  of  Thy  G-od; 

There's  not  one  stroke  for  pre  -^_ 
Thy  tears,  Thy  blood,  ben  eai  hit  flow "STrr- 

Thy  bruising  healeth  me. 

4  The  tempest's  awful  voice  washeard — 
O  Christ,  it  broke  on  Thee! 

Thy  open  bosom  was  my  ward, 

It  braved  the  storm  for  me. 
Thy  form  was   scarred,  Thy  visage  . 
marred — 

Now  cloudless  peace  for  me. 

5  Jehovah  bade  His  sword  awake — 
O  Christ,  it  woke  'gainst  Thee ! 

Thy  blood  the  flaming  blade  must  slake: 
Thy  heart  its  sheath  must  be — 

All  for  my  sake,  my  peace  to  make ; 
Now  sleeps  that  sword  for  me. 

6  For  me,  Lord  Jesus.  Thou  hast  died, 
And  I  have  died  for  Thee ; 

Thou'rt  risen,  my  bands  are  all  untied, 

And  now  Thou  liv'st  in  me. 
When  purified,  made  white,  and  tried. 

Thv  G-lory  then  for  me.  , 

58  * 

OH.  to  be  over  yonder, 
In  that  land  of  wonder, 
Where  the  angel  voices  mingle, 
angel  harpers  ring ; 


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To  be  free  from  pain  and  sorrow, 
And  the  anxious,  dread  to-morrow. 
To  rest  in  light  and  sunshine,  in  the 
presence  of  the  King. 

2  Oh,  to  he  over  yonder! 

My  yearning  heart  grows  fonder 
Of  looking  to  the  east,  to  see  the  blessed 
day-star  bring 
Some  tidings  of  the  waking, 
The  cloudless,  pure  day  breaking ; —   | 
My  Wart  is  yearning — yearning  for  the 
coming  oi  the  Xing. 

3  Oh.  to  be  over  yonder! 
Alas !  I  sigh  and  wonder 

Why  clings  my  poor,  weak,  sinful  heart 
to  any  earthly  thing- 
Each  tie  bf  earth  must  sever, 
And  pass  away  for  ever, 
But  there's  no  more  separation  in  the 
presence  of  the  King. 

4  Oh,  when  shall  I  be  dwelling— 
"Where  angel  voices,  swelling 

Jr.  .triumphant  hallelujahs,   make  the 
~~~"^      vaulted  heavens  ring  ? 

Where  the  pearly  gates  are  gleaming, 
And  the  morning  star  is  beaming  \ 
Oh,  when  shall  I  be  yonder  in  the  pres- 
j    ence  of  the  King. 

5  Oh.  when  shall  I  be  yonder? 
The  longing  groweth  stronger 

To  join  in  all  the  praises  the  redeemed 
ones  do  sing 
Within  those  heavenly  places, 
Where  the  angels  vail  their  faces. 
In  awe  and  adoration  in  the  presence  , 
of  the  King. 

6  Oh,  I  shall  soon  be  yonder. 
And  lonely  as  I  wander, 

Yearning  for  the    welcome  summer — 
longing  for  the  bird's  fleet  wing; 
The  midnight  may  be  dreary. 
And  the  heart  be  "worn  and  weary, 
But  there's  no  more  shadow  yonder,  in 
the  presence  of  the  King. 


59 

T  AM  coming  to  the  cross ; 

X    I  am  poor,  and  weak,  and  blind; 


1  am  counting  all  bui  moss, 
I  shall  lull  salvation  nnd. 

I  am  trusting,  Lord,  in  Thee, 
Blest  Lamb  of  Calvary; 

Humbly  at  Thy  cross  I  bow. 
Save  me  Jems,   save  me  now.    . 

2  Long  my  heart  has  sighed  for  Thee, 
Bong  has  evil  reigned  within ; 

Jesus  sweetly  speaks  to  me, — 
"I  will  cleanse  you  from  all  sin.'' 

3  Here  I  give  my  all  to  Thee, 
Friends,  and  time,  and  earthly  store ; 

Soul  and  body.  Thine  to  be,— 
Wholly  Thine  for  evermore. 

4  In  Thy  promises  I  trust, 
!N"ow  1  feel  the  blood  applied ; 

I  am  prostrate  in  the  dust. 
I  with  Christ  am  crucified. 

5  Jesus  comes !  He  fills  my  soul ! 
Perfected  in  Him  I  am  ; 

1  am  every  whit  made  whole ; 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb. 

60 

ALL  the  way  my  Saviour  leads  me : 
What  have  1  to  ask  beside  '. 
Can  I  doubt  His  tender  mercy. 

Who  thro'  life  has  been  my  guide  ? 
Heavenly  peace,  divinest  comfort. 

Here  by  faith  in  Him  to  dwell ! 

|| :  For  I  know  whate'er  befall  me, 

Jesus  doeth  all  things  well. :  || 

2  All  the  way  my  Saviour  leads  me ; 
Cheers  each  winding  path  I  tread; 

Gives  me  grace  for  every  trial. 

Feeds  me  with  the  living  bread ; 
Though  my  weary  steps  may  falter. 

And  my  soul  athirst  may  be. 
|| :  Gushing  from  the  Bock  before  me, 

Lo!  a  spring  of  joy  I  see.  :|| 

3  All  the  way  my  Saviour  leads  me ; 
Oh,  the  fulness  of  His  love ! 

Perfect  rest  to  me  is  promised 
In  my  Father's  house  above ;        v_ 

When  my  spirit,  cloth'd  immortal, 
Wings'its  flight  to  realms  of  day. 

|| :  This  my  song  through  endless  ages — 
Jesus  led  me  all  the  w»y.  :|| 


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61 


GO  bury  thy  sorrow, 
The  world  has  its  share: 
Go  bury  it  deeply, 

Go  hide  it  with  care ; 
Go  think  of  it  calmly, 

When  curtained  by  night, 
Go  tell  it  to  Jesus, 
And  all  will  be  right. 

2  Go  tell  it  to  Jesus, 

He  knoweth  thy  grief; 
Go  .tell  it  to  Jesus, 

He'll  send  thee  relief, 
Go  gather  the  sunshine 

He  sheds  on  the  way ; 
He'll  lighten  thy  burden, 

Go.  weary  one,  pray. 

3  Hearts  growing  a-weary 
With  heavier  woe 

Now  droop  mid  the  darkness- 
Go  comfort  them,  go, 

Go  bury  thy  sorrows, 
Let  others  be  blest ; 

Go  give  them  the  sunshine — 
Tell  Jesus  the  rest. 


62      ■} 


f^OME  to  the  Saviour,  make  no  delay  j 
J    Here  in  His  word  He's  shown  us 

the  way ; 
Here  in  our  midst  He's  standing  to-day. 
Tenderly  saying,  '"Come!" 

Joyful,  joyful  will  the  meeting  be, 
When  from  sin  our  hearts  are  pure  and 

free ; 
And  we  shall  gather,  Saviour,  with  Thee, 
In  our  eternal  home. 

2  ■■  Suffer  the  children  ! "  Oh,  hear  His 

voice, 
Let  ev'ry  heart  leap  forth  and  rejoice. 
.A  ml  let  us  freely  make  Him  our  choice ; 
Do  not  delay,  but  come. 

3  Think  once  again,  He's  with  us   to- 

day ; 
Iked    now    His    blest  commands,  and 

obey ; 
Hear  now  His  accents  tenderly  say, 
"  Will  you.  My  children,  coiueT' 


63  ,# 

HEAR  Thy  welcome  voice 
That  calls  me,  Lord,  to  Thee 
I  Eor  cleansing  in  Thy  precious  blood 
I     That  flowed  on  Calvary. 
1  am  coming,  Lord .' 

Coming  now  to  Thee ! 
Wash  me,  cleanse  me  in  the  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 

2  Though  coming  weak  and  vile. 
Thou  dost  my  strength  assure; 

Thou  dost  my  vileness  fully  cleanse, 
Till  spotless  all  and  pure'. 

3  'Tis  Jesus  calls  me  on 
To  perfect  faith  and  love ; 

To  perfect  hope,  and  peace,  and  trust, 
For  earth  and  heaven  above. 

4  'Tis  Jesus  who  confirms 

'■,     The  blessed  work  within, 
By  adding  grace  to  welcomed  grace, 
j     Where  reigned  the  power  of Vh'. 

1 5  And  He  the  witness  give- 
I     To  loyal  hearts  and  tic-. 
That  every  promise  is  fulfilled, 
If  faith  but  brings  the  plea. 

j  6  All  hail,  atoning  blood ! 
!     All  hail,  redeeming  srace ! 
All  hail,  the  Gift  of  Christ,  our  Lord, 
Our  Strength  and  Righteousness ! 

|64 

TO  the  hall  of  the  feast  came  the  sin- 
ful and  fair : 
She  heard  in  the  city  that  Jesus  was 

there ; 
Unheeding  the  splendor  that  blazed  on 

the  board, 
|| :  She  silently  knelt  at  the  feet  of  the. 
Lord.  :'|| 

2  The  frown  and  the   murmur    wOjat 

round  through  them  all. 
That  one  so  unhallowed  should  tread  in 

that  hall ; 
And  some  said  the  poor  would  be  oly 

jects  more  meet.  x  / 

||:As  the  wealth  of  her  perfume/^ 

shower'd  on  His  feet.  :|| 


A 


G-ospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


3  She  heard  but  the  Saviour;  she  spoke 

but  with  sighs; 
She  dare  not  look  up  to  the  heaven  of 

His  eyes ; 
And  the  hot  tears  gushed  forth -at  each 

heave  of  her  breast, 
)|:  As  her  lips  to  His  sandals  were  throb-  i 

bingly  pressed. :|| 

4  In  the  sky,  after  tempest,  as  shineth 

the  bow, — 
In  the  glance  of  the  sunbeam,  asmelteth 

the  snow, 
He  looked  on  that  lost  one:  "her  sins 

were  forgiven." 
1J:  And  the  sinner  went  forth  in  the 

beautv  of  heaven. :|| 


65 


B 


RIGHTLY  beams  our  Fathers  nier- 


Froni  His  light-house  evermore ; 
But  to  us  He  gives  the  keeping 

0£4he  lights  along  the  shore". 
Let  the  lower  lights  be  burning! 

Send  a  gleam  across  the  wave! 
Some  poor  fainting,  struggling  seaman 

Yoii  may  rescue,  you  may  save. 

2  Dark  the  night  of  sin  has  settled, 
Loud  the  angry  billows  roar ; 

Eager  eyes  are  watching,  longing,    * 
For  the  lights  along  the  shore. 

3  Trim  your  feeble  lamp,  my  brother: 
Some  poor  seaman  tempest-tost, 

Trying  now  to  make  the  harbor, 
In  the  darkness  may  be  lost. 

66 

ALOXG  time  I  wandered  in  darkness 
and  sin, 

And  wondered  if  ever  the  light  would 
shine  in  ; 

I  heard  Christian  friends  tell  of  rapture 
divine. 

And  wish'd.  how  I  wish'd  that  their 
Saviour  were  mine. 

I  wish'd  He  were  mine,  yes,  I  wish'd  He- 
were  mine; 

J  wished,  how  I  v:ished  that  their  Saviour 
were  mine. 


2  I  heard  the  glad  gospel  of  "good- will 

to  men;" 
I  read  "  whosoever"  again  and  again; 
I  said  to  my  soul,  "  Can  that  promise  be 

thine .'" 
And  then  began  hoping  that  Jesus  was 

mine. 
I  hoped  He  was  mine,  yes,  I  hoped  He 

was  mine  ,■ 
I  thenbegan  hoping  that  Jesus  wasmine. 

3  Oh.  mercy  surprising.  He  saves  even  j 

me! 
-i  Thv  portion  forever,'  He  says,  "will! 

I' be," 
On  His  word  I'm  resting — assurance] 

divine — 
I*m  "  hoping"  no  longer — I  know  He  is) 

mine ! 
I  know  He  is  mine,  yes.  I  know  He.  iff, 

mine .'  -M 

I'm  '■hoping"  no  longer — I  know  He  it$ 

mine. 


67 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight. 
"Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  uightr 

And  pleasures  banish  pain  ; 
There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never  withering  flowers ; 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea.  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

2  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood,j 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green ; 
So  to  the  Jews  Old  Canaan  stood, 

TVliile  Jordan  rolled  between; 
Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er: 
Xot  Jordan's  stream,  nor  deattt's  cold 
flood 

Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

gg    Tune— Rathbun.  8s&7s.  KeyC. 

IX  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory. 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time  ■ 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story, 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me 
Hopes  deceive  and  fears  annoy. 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


23 


Xever  shall  the  cross  forsake  me  ; 
Lo !  it  glows  with  peace  andjoy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 
Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 

From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming, 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 
By  the  cross  are  sanctified ; 

Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

69 

i  t  npiLL  He  come  .'" — Oh,  let  the  words 
JL     Linger  on  the  trembling  chords ; 
Let  the  •'little  while "  between 
In  their  golden  light  be  seen ; 
Let  us  think,  how  heav'n  and  home  , 
Lie  beyond  that  ;i  Till  He  come .'" 

2  When  the  weary  ones  we  love 
Enter  on  that  rest  above, 

When  their  words  of  love  and  cheer 
Fall  no  longer  on  our  ear, 
Hush!  be  every  murmur  dumb, 
It  is  only  "  Till  He  come  /" 

3  Clouds  and  darkness  round  us  press ; 
Would  we  have  one  sorrow  less  ? 

All  the  sharpness  of  the  cross, 
All  that  tells  the  world  is  loss. 
Death,  and  darkness,  and  the  tomb, 
Pain  us  only  "  Till  He  come  !" 
i  See  the  feast  of  love  is  spread, 
Drink  the  wine,  and  eat  the  bread ; 
Sweet  memorials,  till  the  Lord 
Call  us  round  His  heavenly  board, 
Some  from  earth,  from  glory  some, 
Severed  only  "  Till  He  come!" 

70  Dennis.     S.  M.  KeyF. 

HOW  solemn  are  the  words 
And  yet  to  faith  how  plain, 
Which  Jesus  uttered  while"  on  earth- 
''  Ye  must  be  bora  again!"' 

2  "  Ye  must  be  bom  again  .'" 
For  so  hath  God  decreed  ; 

Xo  reformation  will  suffice — 
"lis  life  poor  sinners  need. 

3  "Ye  must  be  bom  again!" 
And  life  in  Christ  must  have  ; 

In  vain  the  soul  may  elsewhere  go — 
'-Tie  He  alone  cansave. 


4  "  Ye  must  be  born  again!" 

Or  never  enter  heaven ; 
'Tis  only  blood- washed  ones  are  there — 

The  ransomed  and  forgiven. 


71  t 


Ortonville.  CM.  KeyBb. 


HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear ; 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds. 
And  drives  away  his  fear.         S 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 

'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul. 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Dear  Xame,  the  Kock  on  which  I  build,. 
My  shield  and  hiding-place ; 

My  never-failing  treasure,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

i  Jesus  my  Shepherd.  Saviour.  Friend; 

My  Prophet.  Priest  and  Km  *: 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End,— 

Accept  the  praise  I  bring.      '.-.---    __ 

5  I  would  Thy  boundless  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath ; 
So  shall  the  music  ofThy  name 

Befresh  my  soul  in  death. 

72     r 

TAKE  the  name  of  Jesus  with  you. 
Child  of  sorrow  and  of  woe- 
It  will  joy  and  comfort  give  you, 
Take  it,  then.  whe-re'ej?  you  go. 
Precious  name.  O  how  sweet, 

Hope  of  earth  andjoy  of  heaven; 
Precious  name.  O  how  sweet, 
Hope  of  earth  andjoy  of  heaven. 

2  Take  the  name  of  Jesus  ever, 
As  a  shield  from  every  snare  ; 

If  temptations  round  you  gather. 
Breathe  that  Holy  Xame  in  prayer. 

3  Oh !  the  precious  name  of  J,esus ; 
How  it  thrills  our  souls  with  joy, 

When  His  loving  arms  receive  us,  / 

And  His  songs  our  tongues  employ!    /  ■  ■■ 

4  At  the  name  of  Jesus  bowin0-,  / 
Falling  prostrate  at  His  feetf            /        / 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


King  of  kings  in  heav'n   we'll  crown   Thither  may  I  in  childlike  faith  draw 


Hi 
When  our 


uney  is  complete. 


73 

JT  passeth  knowledge;  that  dear  love 
of  Thine! 
My  Jesus !    Saviour !     Yet  this  soul  of 

mine 
Would- of  that  love,  in  all  its  depth  and 

length. 
Its  height,  and  breadth,  and  everlasting 
strength, 
Know  more  and  more. 
2  It  passeth   telling!   that  dear  love  of  Id. 

Thine. 
My  .Jesus!  Saviour!  Yet  these  lips  of 

mine 
"Would  fain  proclaim  to  sinners  far  and 


nigh. 
And  never  to  another  fountain  fly 
But  unto  Thee. 

7  And  when,  my  Jesus,  Tin'  dear  £ai# 

I  see, 
When  at  Thy  lofty  throne  I  bend  the 

knee, 
Then   of  Thy  love— in  all  its  breadth 

and  length. 
Its  height,  and  depth,  and  everlasting 
strength — 
My  soul  shall  sing. 


A  love  which  can  remove  all  guilty  fear. 

And  love  beget. 
■i  It  Qajjgeth  praises!  that  dear  love  of 

,\tvf'jsus!  Saviour!   Yet  this  heart  of 

mine 
Yroiilil  si_g  a  love  so   rich,  so  full,  so! 

free, 
Which  brought  an  undone  sinner,  such 

as  me. 
Right  home  to  God. 
_  But  ah !    I   cannot   tell,    or   sing,   or 

know. 
The  fulness  of  that  love,  whilst  here 

below. 
Yet  my  poor  vessel  I  may  freely  bring ; —  | 
O  Thou  who  art  of  love  the  living  spring.  ! 
My  vessel  till. 

5  I  am   an  enrntv  vessel!    scarce  one  ! 

thought 

Or  look    of  love    to    Thee   I've    ever 
brought; 

Yet  I   may  come,    and  come   again  to 
Thee 

With  this — the  contrite  sinner's  truth- 
ful plea— 

l'Thou  lovestme!" 

6  Oh!    fill  me,   Jesus!    Saviour!  with 

Thv  love ! 
Mav  woes  but  drive  me  to  the  fount  a 
a hove; 


OH,  to  be  nothing,  nothing, 
Only  to  lie  at  His  feet, 
A  broken  and  empty  vessel, 

For  the  Master's  use  made  meet. 
Emptied  that  He  might  nil  me 
As  forth  to  His  service  I  go ; 
Eroken,  that  so  unhindered, 
His  life  through  me  might  flow. 

Oh.  to  be  nothing,  nothing, 

Only  to  lie  at  His  feet. 
A  broken  an  emptied  vessel, 

For  the  Master's  use  made  meet. 

2  Oh.  to  be  nothing,  nothing. 
Only  as  led  by  His  hand  j 

A  messenger  at  His  gateway. 

Only  waiting  for  His  command; 
Only  an  instrument  ready 

His  praises  to  sound  at  His  will, 
Willing,  should  He  not  require  me 

In  silence  to  wait  on  Him  still. 

3  Oh.  to  be  nothing,  nothing. 
Painful  the  humbling  may  be  ; 

Yet  low  in  the  dust  I'd  lay  me 
That  the  world  might  my  Saviour 
see. 

Ratter  be  nothing,  nothing, — 
To  Him  let  our  voices  be  raised:: 

He  i-  the  fountain  of  blessing. 
He  only  is  most  to  be  praised. 


75      I 


(l  \  LM^OST   persuaded"  now  to  be- 

xx.        lieve ; 
"Almost  persuaded  ''  Christ  to  receive, 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


2-5 


Seems  now  some  soul  to  say, 
"Go,  Spirit,  go  Thy  way, 
Some  more  convenient  day 
On  Thee  I'll  call." 

2  "Almost  persuaded,'"  come,  come  to- 

day; 
"Almost  persuaded,"  turn  not  away  ,• 
Jesus  invites  you  here, 
Angels  are  lingering  near, 
Prayers  rise  from  hearts  so  dear ; 
"O  wanderer,  come." 

3  'Almost  persuaded."  harvest  is  past ! 
"Almost  persuaded,"    doom  cornea  at 

last! 
'Almost"  cannot  avail; 
'Almost"  is  hut  to  fail! 
Sad.  sad.  that  hitter  wail— 
"Almost — but  lost!" 

.  76    : 

FULLY  persuaded.  Lord.  I  believe! 
Fullv  persuaded.  Thy  Spirit  give; 
I  will  obev  Thv  call : 
Low  at  Thy  feet  I  fall; 

Xow  I  surrender  all, 
Christ  to  receive. 

2  Fully  persuaded — Lord,  hear  my  cry  J 
Fully  persuaded— pass  me  not  by; 

Just  as  I  am,  I  come. 
I  will  no  longer  roam, 

0  make  my  heart  Thy  home; 
Save;,  or  I  die ! 

3  Fully  persuaded,  no  more  opprest, 
FK  Fully  persuaded,  now  I  am  blest; 

Jesus  is  now  my  G-uide, 

1  will  in  Christ'abide  ; 
My  soul  is  satisfied 

In  Him  to  rest ! 

4  Fully  persuaded,  Jesus  Is  mine; 
Fully  persuaded.  Lord  I  am  Thine! 

O  make  my  love  to  Thee 
Like  Thine  own  love  to  me, 
So  rich,  so  full  and  free, — 
Saviour  divine ! 


And  bids  me  at  my  Father  s  throne 

Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  Known ; 

In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief, 

My  soul  has  often  found  relief: 

||:  And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare, 

By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer.  :\\ 

2  Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of 

prayer ! 
Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear 
To  "Him,  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 
Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless. 
And  since  He  bius  me  seek  His  face. 
Believe  His  word,  and  trust  His  grace. 
||:  I'll  cast  on  Him  my  every  care. 
And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  pray 

er!  :|| 

3  Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of 

prayer! 
'  May  I  thv  consolation  share. 
.  Till  from' Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height, 
.  I  view  my  home  and  take  my  flight ; 
|  This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 
To  seize  the  everlasting  prize  :       -\ -  ■  ■ 
|j.  And  shout  while  passing  through  Z5&*7 

air, 
Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  pray- 
er! :|| 

78 


77 

SWEET  hour  of  prayer!  sweet  hour 
of  prayer  ' 
That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care, 


OXE  offer  of  salvatioK 
To  all  the  world  make  known-. 
The  only  sure  foundation 
Is  Christ  the  Comer  Stone, 
Ao  other  name  is  given, 

Xo  other  way  is  knovm  .- 
'lis  Jesus  Christ  the  First  and  Last. 
He  saves,  and  He  alone. 

2  One  only  door  of  heaven 
Stands  open  wide  to-day, 

One  sacrifice  is  given. 
'Tis  Christ,  the  Living  Way. 

3  My  only  song  and  story 
Is^— Jesus  died  for  me; 

My  only  hope  for  glory 
The  Cross  of  Calvary. 

79 

SOWING-    the   seed  bv  the  davligh* 
fair. 
|  Sowing  the  seed  by  the  noonday  glajwt  j 


26 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


Sowing  the  seed  by  the  fading  light, 
Sowing  the  seed  in  the  solemn  night; 

Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be? 

Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be? 

Sown  in  the  darkness  or  sown  in  the 

light, 
Sown  in  our  iveakness  or  sotvn  in  our 

might. 
Gathered  in  time  or  eternity, 
Sure,  ah,  sure  will  the  harvest  be. 

2  Sowing  the  seed  by  the  wayside  high, 
Sowing  the  seed  on  the  rocks  to  die, 
Sowing  the  seed  where  the  thorns  will 

spoil. 
Sowing  the. seed  in  the  fertile  soil; 
Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be? 
Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  he? 

3  Sowing  the  seed  of  a  lingering  pain, 
Sowing  the  seed  of  a  maddenedljrain, 
Sowing  the  seed  of  a  tarnished  name; 
Sowing  the  seed  of  eternal  shame ; 

Oh.  what  shall  the  harvest  be? 
_-X-  u ,'  wi:  at  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 

4  Sowing  tii>"i  seed  with  an  achingheart. 
Sowing  the  seed  while  the  tear-drops 

start. 
Sowing  in  hope  till  the  reapers  come, 
Gladly  to  gather  the  harvest  home; 

Oh.' what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 

Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be? 

80 

THERE  is  life  for  a  look  at  the  Cruci- 
fied One, 
There  is  life  at  this  moment  for  thee : 
'.Then  look,  sinner,  look  unto  Him  and 
be  saved. 
Unto  Him  who  was  nailed  to  the  tree. 

Tiookl  look!  look  and  live.' 

There  is  life  for  a  look  at  the  Crucified 

One', 
There  is  life  at  this  moment  for  thee. 

2  Oh,  why  was  He  there  as  the  Bearer 

of  sin, 

If  on  Jesus  thy  guilt  was  not  laid?  \ 

Oh,  why  from  His  side  flowed  the  sin 

cleansing  blood, 

If  His  dying  thy  debt  has  not  paid  ? 


3  It  is  not  thy  tears  of  repentance  and 

prayers, 
But  the  Blood,  that  atones  for  the  soul ; 
On  Him,  then,  who  shed  it,  thoumayest 
at  once 
Thy  weight  of  iniquities  roll. 

4  Then  doubt  not  thy  welcome,  since 

God  has  declared 
There  remained  no  more  to  be  done  j 
That  once  in  the  end  of  the  world  He 

appeared. 
And  completed  the  work  He  begnn. 

5  Then  take  with  rejoicing  from  Jesus 

at  once 
The  life  everlasting  He  gives; 
And  know  with  assurance  thou  never 
can' st  die 
Siuce  Jesus  thy  righteousness,  lives. 

81 

T"ET  there  is  room !   the  Lamb'sbright^" 
hall  of  song, 
TTith  its  fair  glory,  beckons  thee  along: 
Room,  room,  still  room!  oh,  enter,  enter 
now ! 

2  Day  is  declining,  and  the  sun  is  low; 
The    shadows   lengthen,   light    makes 

haste  to  go : 
Boom,  room,  still  room  !  oh,  enter,  enter 
now! 

3  The  bridal  hall  is  filling  for  the  feast: 
Pass  in,   pass  in,   and  be  the    Bride- 
groom's guest; 

Boom,  room,  still  room !  oh,  enter,  enter 
now:! 

4  It  fills,  it  fills,  that  hall  of  jubilee! 
Make  haste,  make  haste;  'tis  not  too 

full  for  thee : 
Boom,  room,  still  room!  oh,  enter,  enter 
now! 

5  Yet  tli ere  is  room!    still  open  stands    j 

the  gate, 
The  gate  of  love;  it  is  not  yet  too  late:    4 
Boom,  room,  still  room !  oh,  enter,  enter   I 
now! 

6  Pass,  in,  pass  in !     that  banquet  is    ! 

for  thee ; 
That  cup  of  everlasting  love  is  free; 
Boom,  room,  still  room!  oh,  enter,  enter    \ 

now! 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


27 


?  All  heaven  is  there,  all  joy !  go  in.  go 

ill;  I 

The  angels  beckon  thee  the  prize  to  win : 
Room,  room,  still  room !  oh.  enter,  enter 
now! 

8  Louder  and  sweeter,  sounds  the  loving 

call; 
Come,  lingerer,  come ;   enter  that  festal 

hall: 
Room,  room,  still  room !  oh,  enter,  enter 

now! 

9  Ere  night  that  gate  may  close,  and' 

seal  thy  doom ; 
Then  the  last,  low,  long  cry : — "  No  room. 

no  room !" 
No  room,  no  room : — oh,  woful  cry,  "No  j 


ONLY   an    armor-hearer,  proudly    I 
stand, 
Waiting  to  follow  at  the  King's  com- 
mand; 
Marehingjf  "onward' '  shall  the  order  be. 
Standing"  by  my  Captain,  serving  faith- 
fully. 

Hear yethebattle  cry fForvjard" the  call! 
See!   see  the  faltering  ones!   backward 

they  fall. 
\\:  Surely  the  Captain  may  depend  on  me. 
Thoughbut  an  armor-bearer  I  may  be.:\\ 

2  Only  an    armor-bearer,    now  in  the 

field. 
Guarding  a  shining  helmet,  sword,  and 

shield, 
Waiting  to  hear  the  thrilling  battle-cry. 
Ready  then  to  answer,  "Master,  here 

a  hi  I." 

3  Onlyan  armor- bearer,  yet  may  I  share 
Glory   immortal,   and  a  bright  crown 

wear: 
If.  in  the  battle,  to  my  trust  I'm  true, 
Mine  shall  be  the  honor*  in  the  Grand 

Re- lew 


83  : 

LIGHT  in  the  darkness,  sailor,  day  is 
at  hand ! 
See  o'erthe  foaming  billows  fair  Haven's 

land, 
Drear  was  the  voyage,  sailor,  now  almost 

o'er, 
Safe  within  the  life-boat,  sailor,  pull  for 
the  shore. 

Pull  for  the  shore,  sailor,  pull  for  the 

shore! 
Reed  not  the  rolling  waves,  but  bend  to 
■         the  oar  ,- 
'  Safe  in  the  life-boat,  sailor,  cling  to  self 

no  more ! 
Leave  the  poor  old  stranded  v-reck,  and 
pull  for  the  shore. 

2  Trust  in  the  life-boat,  sailor,  all  else 
i         will  fail, 

!  Stronger  the  surges  dash,  and  fiercer  the 
gale, 

|  Heed  not  the  stormy  winds,  though  loud- 
ly they  roar : 
Wau-h  the  "bright  and  morning  staTT~ 
and  pull  for  the  shore. 

3  Bright  gleams  the  morning,  sailor,  up 

lift  the  eye ; 

Clouds  and  darkness  disappearing,  glory 
is  nigh ! 

Safe  in  the  life-boat,  sailor,  sing  ever- 
more ; 
Glory,  glory,  hallelujah  !"  pull  for  the 
shore. 


84 

SUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night,  if  Thou  be  near ; 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise. 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eves. 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eye-lids  gently  steep. 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live : 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Th  ine 
Have  sruirner'  to-day  the  voice  divine — 


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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


pBRsSc.  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin, 
Let  iiiiu  lie  down  no  more  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick:  enrich  the  poor 
"With  blessings    from    Thy   boundless 

store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night. 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come    near  and   bless  us  when  we 

wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love.' 
"We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 


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■ 


TESUS.  lover  of  my  soul. 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me.  oh,  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide. 

Oli.  receive  my  soul  at  last. 
'J  Ot-rtv:.  xefnse  have  I  none. 

iiangs  mv  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 
Leave,  oh,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
A 11  -my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

Ail  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  niy  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Thou.  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 
More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find : 

Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name, 

1  am  all  unrighteousness ; 
Tile,  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Tlibo  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found- 
Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 

Let  .the  healing  streams  abound; 

Make  me,  keep  me,  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art. 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee  ; 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 
'Pise  to  all  eternity. 


[>  OCX  of  Age*,  cleft  for  me. 
1 1     Let  me  hide  myself  in  The 


I  Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
:  From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
!  Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  ]STot  the  labor  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  Thy  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 

:  Could  my  tears  forever  flow 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 

3  iSTothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling  ; 
ISTaked.  come  to  Thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace: 

J  Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
|  Wash  me  Saviour,  or  I  die. 
;  4  While  1  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
j  When  mine  eyes  shall  close  in  death, 
i  When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown. 
'  See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne. — 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
1  JLet  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

87    & 

LORD,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free- 
Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing  ■ 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me — 
Even  me.  even  me, 
I         Let  Thy  blessing  fall  on  me. 
\  2  Pass  me  not.  O  gracious  Father ! 
|      Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be  ; 

I  Thou  might'st  leave  me,  but  the  rather 
j     Let  Thy  mercy  fall  on  me. 

3  Pass  me  not,  O  tender  Saviour  ! 
;     Let  me  love  and  cling  to  Thee : 

I I  am  longing  for  Thy  favor  : 
Whilst  Thou'rt  calling,  oh,  call  me. 

. :  4  Pass  me  not,  O  mighty  Spirit ! 
I      Thou  can'st  make  the'  blind  to  see  : 
!  Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit. 

Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me. 
'  5  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless ; 
;     Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich  and  free ; 
:  Grace  of  God,  so  strong  and  boundless. 
1     Magnify  them  all  in  me. 
I  6  Pass  me  not !     Thy  lost  one  bringing, 
|     Bind  my  heart,  O  Lord,  to  Thee. 
I  While  the  streams  of  life  are  springing 
'     Blessing  others,  oh.  bless  me. 


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88 

GUIDE  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 

1  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty. 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand ; 

Bread  of  heaven. 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 
Whence  the  healing  waters  flow ; 

Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 
Lead  me  all  my  journey  through ; 

Strong  deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  xerge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 

Bear  me  through  the  spelling  current, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side; 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

89  I 

T'LELD  not  to  temptation, 
For  yielding  is  sin, 
Each  victory  will  help  yon 

Some  other  to  win ; 
Eight  manfully  onward, 
Dark  passions  subdue, 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 
He'll  carry  you  through. 

Ask  the  Saviour*  to  help  you. 

Comfort,  strengthen  and  keep  you, 

He  is  ivilling  to  aid  you. 
He  will  carry  you  through. 

2  Shun  evil  companions, 
Bad  language  disdain, 

God's  name  hold  in  rev'rence, 

Xor  take  it  in  vain ; 
Be  thoughtful  and  earnest, 

Kind-hearted  and  true, 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 

He'll  carry  you  through. 

3  To  him  that  oVreometh 
God  giveth  a  crown. 

Through  faith  we  shall  conquer, 
Though  often  cast  down  ; 

He  who  is  our  Saviour, 
Our  strength  will  renew. 

Look  ever  to  Jesus. 
He'll  carry  t»«c  through 


90 

I  LEFT  it  all  with  Jesus 
Long  ago ; 
All  my  sins  I  brought  Him, 

And  my  wee. 
When  by  faith  I  saw  Him. 

On  the  tree, 
Heard  His  small,  still  whisper. 

'Tis  for  thee, 
|| :  From  my  heart  the  burden 
Boiled  away — Happy  day  !  :|| 

2  I  leave,  it  all  with  Jesus, 

For  He  knows 
How  to  steal  the  bitter 

From  life's  woes ; 
How  to  gild  the  tear-drop 

With  His  smile. 
Make  the  desert  garden 

Bloom  awhile ; 
||:  When  my  weakness  leaneth 
On  His  might.  All  seems  light.  :|j 

3  I  leave  it  all  with  Jesus 

Day  by-day  • 
Faith  can  firmly  trust  Hi  oi , '  ^ ^ 

Come  what  may. 
Hope  has  dropped  her  anchor, 

Found  her  rest 
In  the  calm,  sure  haven 

Of  His  breast 
II :  Love  esteems  it  heaven 
To  abide  At  His  side.  :|| 

4  Oh,  leave  it  all  with  Jesus, 

Drooping  soul ! 
Tell  not  half  thy  story, 

But  the  whole, 
Worlds  on  worlds  are  hanging 

On  His  hand, 
Life  and  death  are  waiting 

His  command ; 
||  -.  Yet  His  tender  bosom 
Makes  thee  room — Oh,  come  heme.  :| 

91 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood. 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins. 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

Lose  all  their  gviltv  stair,.-;. 
Jjoee  all  their  guilty  scains: 


i 


r?o 


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And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  $tains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiceu  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day; 

And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away.— Wash,  &c. 

3  E'er  since  hy  faith  I  saw  the  stream 

1  Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 

And  shall  he  till  I  die.— And  shall,  &c. 

4  Then  in  a  nobler",  sweeter  song 
I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 

When  this  poor,  lisping,    stammering 
tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave.— Lies  silent, 

92 

OH.  think  of  the  home  over  there, 
By  the  side  of  the  river  of  light, 
Where  the  saints  all  immortal  and  fair. 
Are  robed  in  their  garments  of  white.  I 
Ove>  'here,  over  there, 
QZC  think  of  the  friends  over  there. 

2  Oh,  think  of  the  friends  over  there,     ! 
Who  before  us  the  journey  have  trod,  i 

Of  the  songs  that  they  breathe  on  the! 

air. 
fn  their  home  in  the  palace  of  God. 

Over  there,  over  there. 

Oh,  think  of  the  friends  over  there. 

3  "My  Saviour  is  now  over  there,  ( 
There  ray  kindred  and  friends  are  at  | 

rest: 
Then  away  from  mv  sorrow  and  care, 
Let  me  fly  to  the  land  of  the  blest. 
Over  there,  over  there. 
JTy  Saviour  is  now  over  there. 

4  111  soon  b  *at  home  over  there. 
For  the  end  of  my  journey  I  see  ; 

Many  dear  to  my  heart,  over  there, 
Are  watching  and  waiting  for  me. 
Over  there,  over  there, 
Til  soon  be  at  home  over  there. 

93 


More  faith  in  my  Saviour, 
More  sense  of  His  care ; 

More  joy  in  His  service, 
More  purpose  in  prayer. 

2  More  gratitude  give  me, 
More  trust  in  the  Lord ; 

More  pride  in  His  glory. 
More  hope  in  His  word ; 

More  tears  for  His  sorrows, 
More  pain  at  His  grief; 

More  meekness  in  trial, 
M .  re  praise  €or  relief. 

3  More  purity  give  me, 
More  strength  to  o'ercome ; 

More  freedem  from  earth-stains. 
More  lonjpngs  for  home ; 

More  fit  for  the  kingdom, 
More  used  would  I  be  ; 

More  blessed  and  holy. 
More,  Saviour,  like  Thee. 


94   I 


MORE  holiness  give  me. 
More  strivings  within ; 
More  patience  in  suff'ring, 
More  sorrow  for  sin. 


COME,  every  sovd  by  sin  oppressed, 
There's  mercy  with  the  Lord, 
And  He  will  sui'eiv  give  you  rest, 
By  trusting  in  His  word. 

Only  trust  Him.  only  trust  Him, 

Only  trust  Him  novg  ,• 
He  will  save  you,  He  will  save  you, 
He  will  save  you  now. 

2  For  Jesus  shed  His  precious  blood. 
Rich  blessings  to  bestow; 

Plunge  now  into  the  crimson  flood 
That  washes  white  as  snow. 

3  Tes.  Jesus  is  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
That  leads  you  into  rest; 

Believe  in  Him  witbout  delay, 
And  you  are.  fully  blest. 

4  Come  then,  and  join  this  holy  band, 
And  on  to  glory  go. 

To  dwell  in  that  celestial  land, 
Where  joys  immortal  flow. 

95 

OH.  come  to  the  Saviour,  believe  in 
His  name. 
And  ask  Him  your  heart  to  renew; 
He  wants  to  he  gracious.  O  turn  not  awaj? 
For  now  there  is  mrdnu  for  you. 


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Yes,  there  is  pardon  for  you, 
Yes,  there  is  pardon  for  you; 
For  Jesus  has  died  to  redeem  you, 
And  offers  full  pardon  to  you. 

2  The  way  of  transgression  that  leads 

nnto  death,  .„,  . 

Oh,  why  will  you  longer  pursue  1 
How  can  you  reject  the  sweet  message 

of  love 
That  offers  full  pardon  for  you  ? 

3  Be  warned  of  your  danger,  escape  to 

the  cross ; 
Tour  only  salvation  is  there ; 
Believe,  and  that  moment  the  Spirit  of 

grace 
Will  answer  vour  penitent  prayer. 

96 

"YTOTHLNG  hut    leaves!    The    spirit 
-Li         grieves 

O'er  years  of  wasted  life  ; 
O'er  sins  indulg'd  while  conscience  slept. 
O'er  vows  and  promises  unkept 

And  reap  from  years  of  strife — 
Nothing  but  leaves !  nothing  but  leaves ! 

2  Nothing    but    leaves!    no    gathered 

sheaves, 

Of  life's  fair  ripening  grain  : 
We  .sow  our  seeds ;  lo !  taresand  weeds — 
Words,  idle  words,  for  earnest  deeds — 

Then  reap  with  toil  and  pain, 
Nothing  but  leaves !  nothing  but  leaves  ! 

3  Nothing    but   leaves !      sad   nieni'rv 

weaves 

No  vail  to  hide  the  past : 
And  as  we  trace  our  weary  way, 
And  count  each  lost  and  misspent  day 

We  sadly  find  at  last — 
Nothing  but  leaves !  nothing  but  leaves ! 

4  Ah.  who  shall  thus  the  Master  meet, 
And  bring  but  withered  leaves  ? 

Ah.  who  shall  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Before  the  awful  judgment-seat 
Lay  down  for  golden  sheaves. 
Nothing  but  leaves !  nothing  but  leaves ! 


Like  the  stars  of  the  morning. 
His  bright  crown  adorning, 
They  shall  shine  in  their  beauty. 
Bright  gems  for  His  crown. 

2  He  will  gather,  He  will  gathev 
The  gems  for  His  kingdom: 

All  the  pure  ones,  all  the  bright  ones, 
His  loved  and  His  own. 

3  Little  children,  little  children, 
Who  love  their  Redeemer, 

Are  the  jewels,  precious  jewels, 
His  loved,  and  His  own. 


9 


97 

TT^HEX  He  cometh,  when  He  cometh 
T  T      To  make  up  His  jewels, 
All  His  jewels,  previous  jewels, 
Hi>  loved  and  His  own. 


a  /^O  work  in  My  vineyard : "  there's 

VT    plenty  to  do ; 
The  harvest  is  great,  and  the  lab'rers 

are  few ; 
There's    weeding,    and    fei.cing.    and 

clearing  of  roots, 
And  plowing,  and  sowing,  and  gather- 
ing the  fruits. 
j  There  are  foxes  to    take,    there    are 

wolves  to  destroy, 
All  ages  and  ranks  I  can  fully  empioT^*— - 
il've  sheep  to  be  tended,  and  lambs  to 

be  fed1; 
j  The  lost  must  be  gathered,   the  weary. 

ones  led. 
Go  workfgo  work,  go  work  in  Afy  tine- 
yard; 
There 's  plenty  to  do  .■ 
i  Go  work,  go  woi-k.     Thehnrrest  is  great. 
And  the  lab'rers  are  few. 

2  "Go  work  in  My  vineyard ;"   I  claim 

thee  as  Mine ; 
With  blood  did  I  buy  thee  and  all  that 

is  thine — 
Thy  time  and  thy  talents,  thy  loftiest 

.  powers, 
Thy  warmest  affections,    thy  sunniest 

hours. 
I  willingly  yielded    My  kingdom    for 

theeT 
I  The  songs  of  archangels — to  hang  on 

the  tree, 
In  pain  and  temptation,  in  anguish  and 

shame, 
I  paid  thy  full  ransom ;  My  purchase  I 

claim. 


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oh, 


101 

A  LL  hail  the  power  of  Jeans'  namel 
^x    Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
||  :  Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all.  :|| 
2  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 
On  this  terrestrial  ball. 


3  ' "  Go  work    in    My    vineyard ; 
-gyork  while  'tis  day  ! 

The  bright  hours  of  sunshine  are  hast 
ening  away, 

And  night's  gloomy  shadows   are  gath- 
ering fast ; 

Then  the  time  for  our  labor  shall  ever 
be  past. 

Begin  in  the  morning  and  toil  all  the ,  To  Hnn  aU  majesty  ascribe, 
day; 

Thy    strength    I'll    supply,    and    thy 
'  wages  I'll  pay : 

And  blessed,   thrice  blessed,   the  dili- 
gent few, 

Who'll  finish  the  labor  I've  given  them 
to  do. 


99 

DEPTH  of  mercy  !  can  there  be 
Mer  'v  still  reserved  for  me  I 
(Jan  mv  God  His  wrath  forbear  ? 
Me.   the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  ? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  His  Grace; 
I. on '.'■  Tii-ovoked  Him  to  His  face  ; 
>  WL-rr/-;  not  hearken  to  His  calls. 
< Grieved  Him  by  a  thousand  fails. 

:;  Xow,  incline  me  to  repent ; 
Let  me  now  my  sins  lament; 
Xow  my  foul  revolt  deplore, 
Weep,  believe,  and,sin  no  more. 

100 

MY  heart,  that  was  heavy  and  sad, 
Was  made  to  rejoice  and  be  glad, 
And  peace  without  measure  I  had, 
When  the  Comforter  came. 

Peace,  sweet  peace. 

Peace  when  the  Comforter  came  ! 
My  heaH  that  tvas  heavy  and  sad, 
Was  made  to  rejoice  and  be  glad, 
And  peace  without  measure  I  had, 

When  the  Comforter  came. 

2  To  sin  and  to  evil  inclined, 

With  darkness  pervading  my  mind. 
Xo  rest  I  could  anywhere  find, 
-$nil  the  Comforter  came. 

3  The  voice  of  thanksgiving  I  raised, 
The  Lord,  my  Redeemer,  I  praised, 

I  was  at  His  mercy  amazed. 
When  the  Comforter  came. 


And  crown  Him'Lord  of  all. 
3  Oh,  that  with  vonder  sacred  throng  ' 

We  at  His  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

102 

OTOE,  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
The  glories  o'f  my  God  and  King, 
'The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 
Assist  me  to  proclaim, — 

To  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  bonors  of  Thy  Xame. 

3  Jesus !  the  Name  that  charms  our  fears. 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease : 

'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears; 
'Tis  rife,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancel!  d  sin. 
He  sets  the  pris'ner  free ; 

His  blood  can  make  the  for.1  est  clean ; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

103 

TYTHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 
T  V    In  coming  to  the  mercy-seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer. 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there .' 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  clouds 

withdraw. 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer   makes  the    Christian's  armor 

'bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The'weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

!104 

SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  nrofess; 


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So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God ; 
"When  His  salvation  reigns  within. 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
"While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, — 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord: 
Andfaith  stands  leaning  on  His  word. 

105  Tune— Retreat.    L.  M.    Key  C. 

FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 
2  There  is  a  place,  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads  ; 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet. — 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 
|  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend. 
Where    friend  holds  fellowship    with 

friend. 
Though  sunder'd  far.  by  faith  we  meet, 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

106 

Tune — Bexevexto.*  7s.  8  lines.  Key  F. 
qiXXERS,  turn  :  why  wiU  ye  die  ? 
O     God,  your  maker,  asks  you  why  i 
God.  who  did  your  being  give. 
Made  you  Avith  Himself  to  live ; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands  ; 
Asks  the  work  of  His  own  hands, — 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  His  love,  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why  ? 
He.  who  did  your  souls  retrieve," 
Died  himself,'  that  ye  might  live. 
Will  ye  let  Him  die  in  vain  I 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  His  grace  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why? 
He  who  all  your  lives'hath  strove, 
Urged  you  to  embrace  His  love. 
Will  ye  not  His  grace  receive  • 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  • 


O  ye  dying  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  forever  die  ? 

107 

THE  Lord's    my    shepherd,    I'll    not 
want, 
He  makes  me  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green ;  He  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  He  doth  restore  again, 
And  me  to  walk  doth  make 

Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
Ev'n  for  His  own  name's  sake. 

3  Tea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark 

vale. 
Tet  will  I  fear  none  ill : 
For  Thou  art  with  me  ;  and  Thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  Thou  hast  furnished 
In"  presence  of  my  foes; 

My  head  Thou  dost  with  oil  anoint. 
And  my  cup  overflows. 

5  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 
Shall  surely  follow  me  ; 

And  in  God's  bxrase  for  evermore 
My  dwelling  place  shall  be. 

108 

OFOR  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Though  press 'd  by  every  foe. 
That'will  not  tremble  on  thehrink 
Of  any  earthly  woe  ; 

2  That  will  not  murmur  or  complain 
Beneath  the  chast'ning  rod. 

But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God  :— 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and 

clear 
When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear. 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ; — 

4  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 
And  then,  whate'er  may  come. 

We'll  taste  e'en  here,  the hallow'dblis.« 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

109 

SALVATION  !  O  the  joyful  sound 
What  pleasure  to  our  ea* ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound. 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 


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2  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around, 

"While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

3  Salvation!  0  Thou  bleeding  Lamb? 
To  Thee  the  praise  belongs ; 

Salvation  shall  inspire  our  heavts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 

110 

TOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 

And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 
2  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields,  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and 
plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 
:j  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and 
grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

Jl/l- 

4  LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
ii    And  did  niv  Sov'reign  die ! 
"Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For,  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done, 
He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  * 

Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown ! 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide. 
And  shut  his  glories  in, 

When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker  died, 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face. 
While  His  dear  cross  appears ; 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 

Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, — 
:Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

112 

MY  soul  be  on  thy  guard, 
Tern  thousand  foes  arise; 
The  hpsrs  of  sin  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 


J 


2  Oh  watch,  and  fight  and  pray. 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 

Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won, 
]STor  lay  thine  armor  down, 

The  work  of  faith  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  obtain  the  crown. 

4  Then  persevere  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 

He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breach, 
To  His  divine  abode. 

113 

\TOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 

li     On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
;  Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
S     Or  wash  away  the  stain, 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away ; 
j  A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 

And  richer  blood  than  they. 
!  3  My  faith  would  lav  her  hand 
!      On  that  dear  head'of  Thine, 
!  While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
j     And  there  confess  my  sin. 
|  4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
I     The  burden  Thou  did'st  bear ; 
I  While  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  knows  her  guilt  was  there. 

1 11.4 

|  IDLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
i  I)    Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one,  — 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes : 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain, 

But  we  shall  still  be  .joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

115 

4  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross — 
Ji.    A  foll'wer  of  the  Lamb, — 


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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 
On  flowery  beds  of  ease ; 

"While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 
Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  \ 

Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace. 
To  help  me  on  to  God  \ 

4  Since  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign, 
Increase  my  courage,  Lord, 

I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  bv  Thv  Word. 

116 

COME  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise; 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above ; 
Praise  the  mount— I'm  fixed  upon  it  ? 
Mount  of  Thy  redeeming  love. 

2  Here  I'll  raise  my  Ebenezer. 
Hither  by  Thy  help  I'm  come ; 

And  I  hope  by  thy  good  pleasure. 

Safely  to  arrive  ilt  home. 
Jesus  sought  jne  when  a  stranger. 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interposed  His  precious  blood. 

3  Oh.  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 
Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 

Let  Thy  goodness  as  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee  ; 

Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it- 
Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 

Here's  my  heart,  oh,  take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  ibr  Thy  courts  above. 

117 

MY  faith  looks  up  to  Thee. 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary  ; 
Saviour  divine ;     • 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
9.  let  me  from  this  day, 

Be  wholly  Thine. 
2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart ; 


-y,- 


Mv  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me,        \ 
O  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure'  warm,  and  changeless  be->^ 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  guide ; 
Bid  darkness'turn  to  day : 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Xor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream; 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o-er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove  \ 
O  bear  me  safe  above — 

A  ransomed  soul. 


118 


* 


ETHAXY. 


i:  4s.  Ke\  G. 


XnEAEEK.  my  God,  to  Thee 

1A     Xearer  to  Thee!  .__ 

E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me: 
Still  ail  my  song  shall  be— 
Xearer.  my  God,  to  Thee ! 

Xearer  to  Thee ! 

2  Though,  like  a  wanderer, 
The  sun  gone  down; 

Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be — 
Xearer.  my  God,  to  Thee ! 

Xearer  to  Thee.! 

3  There  let  the  way  appear, 
Steps  unto  heaven ; 

All  that  Thou  sendest  me. 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me — 
Xearer,  my  God,  to  Thee ! 

Xearer  to  Thee  ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts, 
Bright  with  Thy  praise. 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs, 
Bethel  I'll  raise ;  f 

So  by  my  woes  to  be — 

Xearer,  my  God.  to  Thee ! 
Xearer  to  Thee !  / 


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"Or  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly. 
Still  all  my  song  shall  he — 
Xearer,  my  God,  to  Thee ! 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 


119      > 


VRISE,  my  soul,  arise ; 
Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears, 
The  Weeding  sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears; 
'^Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands:  |[ 
My  name  is  written  on  His  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 
For  me  to  intercede, 

His  all  redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood,  to  plead ; 
li:His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race,:|| 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  He  bears, 
Beceivnl  on  Calvary; 

TJisjvpoui  effectual  prayers, 
Vliey  strongly  plead  tor  me; 

||:Forgive  him,  oh,  forgive,  they  cry,:|[ 
Xor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die. 

i  My  God  is  reconciled ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear ; 
He  owns  me  for  His  child ; 

I  can  no  longer  fear ; 
!i:With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh,:|| 

And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 


Tour  Mission."     Kev  F. 


120 


RABK !  the  voice  of  Jesus  crying— 
•'  Who  will  go  and  work  to  day  ? 
Fields  are  white,  and  harvest  waiting; 

Who  will  bear  the  sheaves  away?" 
Loud  and  strong  the  Master  calleth, 

Rich  reward  He  offers  thee; 
"Who  will  answer,  gladly  saying, 
•  •  Here  am  I ;  send  me,  send  me !" 

2  If  you  cannot  cross  the  ocean, 
And  the  heathen  lands  explore, 

You  can  find  the  heathen  nearer, 
You  can  lielp  them  at  your  door. 

If  you  cannot  give  your  thousands, 
You  can  give  the  widow's  mite ; 


And  the  least  you  do  for  Jesus, 
Will  be  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  If  you  cannot  speak  like  angels, 
If  you  cannot  preach  like  Paul, 

You  can  tell  the  love  of  Jesus, 
You  can  say  He  died  for  all. 

If  you  cannot  rouse  the  wicked 
With  the  judgment's  dread  alarms, 

You  can  lead  the  little  children 
To  the  Saviour's  waiting  arms. 

4  If  you  cannot  be  the  watchman 
'     Standing  high  on  Zion's  wall, 

Pointing  out  the  path  to  heaven, 
!     Offering  life  and  peace  to  all ; — 
I  With  your  prayers  and  with  your  boun- 
ties 
You  can  do  what  heaven  demands ; 
;  You  can  be  like  faithful  Aaron. 
I     Holding  up  the  prophet's  hands. 
j  5  If  among  the  older  people. 

You  may  not  be  apt  to  teach  ■ 
!  "  Feed  my  lambs,"    said  Christ,    our 

Shepherd, 
I      "Place  the  food  within  their  reach." 
And  it  may  be  that  the  children 

You  have  led  with  trembling  hand, 
Will  be  found  among  your  jewels, 

When  you  reach  the  better  land. 
6  Let  none  hear  you  icily  saying, 

';  There  is  nothing  I  can'do. 
While  the  souls  of  men  are  dying, 

And  the  Master  calls  for  you. 
Take  the  task  He  gives  you  gladly, 

Let  His  work  your  pleasure  be ; 
Answer  quickly  when  He  calleth, 
' '  Here  am  I ;  send  me,  send  me  ?" 

121%J*Webb.    7s&6s.    KeyB. 
OTA1STD  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus! 
O  Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross ; 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss ; 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  He  shall  lead. 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 
2  Stand  up !  stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone ; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you — 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own ; 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


>RK.  f 


And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 
3  Stand  up !  stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

The  strife  will  not  be  long; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next,  the  victor's  song; 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be ; 
He  with  the  King  of  G/ory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 

122 

"IT'ORIC,  for  the  night  is  coming 
V  T      "Work  through  the  morning  hour 
Work,  while  the  dew  is  sparkling; 

Work,  'mid  springing  flowers  ; 
Work,  when  the  day  grows  brighter ; 

Work,  in  the  glowing  sun  j 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming. 

When  man's  work  is  done. 

2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming; 
Work  through  the  sunny  noon; 

Fill  brightest  hours  with  labor ; 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon. 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  'to  keep  in  store ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  more, 

3  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 
"Under  the  sunset  skies : 

While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing. 

Work,  for  daylight  flies. 
Work,  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more : 
Work,  while  the  night  is  darkening. 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 

123 

T  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say: 
' "  Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
Thy  head  upon  my  breast." 

2  I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was — 
Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad; 

I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 
And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
' '  Behold  I  freely  give 

The  living  water— thirsty  one 
Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live." 


i  I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  dK  ^J 

Of  that  life-giving  stream; 
My  thirst  was  quench'd,my  soul  reviv'd, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

5  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 

i      ''  I  am  this  dark  world's  light; 
;  Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shalrrise, 
And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 

6  I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 
In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 

And  in  that  Light  of  Life  I'll  walk 
Till  trav'ling  days  are  done. 

124/ Beautiful  River.    Hey  Ei? 
'    i^HALL  we  gather  at  the  river 
i  O    Where  bright  angel  feet  have  trod  j 
I  With  its  crystal  tide  for  ever 
I     Flowing  by  the  throne  of  God  ? 
Yes,  we'll  gather  at  the  river. 
The  beautiful,  the  beautiful  rivet — 
Gather  with  the  saints  at  the  r<>< .-. 
That  floivs  by  the  throne  of  God. 
2  On  the  margin  of  the  river. 

Washing  up  its  siiver  sprays 
We  will  walk  and  worship  ev-t?r 

All  the  happy,  golden  day. 
;  3  Ere  we  reach  the  shining  river, 
i     Lay  we  every  burden  down  •. 
Grace  our  spirits  will  deliver 
I     And  provide  a  robe  and  crown . 
j  4  At  the  smiling  of  the  river, 
;     Mirror  of  the  Saviour's  face, 
j  Saints  whom  death  will  never  sever, 

Lift  their  songs  of  saving  grace. 
5  Soon  we'll  reach  the  silver  river, 
j      Soon  our  pilgrimage  Avill  cease ; 
j  Soon  our  happy  hearts  will  quiver 
With  the  melody  of  peace- 

125 

T  WAITED  for  the  Lord,  my  God, 
And  patiently  did  bear ; 
At  length  to  me  lie  did  incline 
My  voice  and  cry  to  hear. 
\     2  He  took  me  from  a  fearful  pit, 
And  from  the  miry  clay, 
And  on  a  rock  He  set  my  feet, 

Establishing  my  way. 
3  He  put  a  new  song  in  my'  mouth. 
Our  God  to  majinifv ; 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


Many  shall  see  it,  and  shall  fear, 

And  on  the  Lord  rely. 
4  O  blessed  is  the  man  whose  trust 

Upon  the  Lord  relies ; 
Respecting  not  the  proud,  nor  such 

As  turn  aside  to  lies. 

126  Saviour,  Like  a  Shepherd. 

8s,  7s  &  4.    Key  Efe. 

SAVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us. 
Much  we  need  Thy  tend'rest  care, 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 

For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare: 

|| :  Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us;  Thine  we  are.  :|| 
i.  We  are  Thine,  do  Thou  befriend  us, 

Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way: 
Keep  Thy  flot:k.  irom  sin  defend  us, 

Seek  us  when  we  go  astray ; 

|| :  Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Hear.  Oh  hear  us.  when  we  pray.  :|| 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 
Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be  ; 

Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 
•wiiijt  to  cleanse  and  power  to  free ; 
II :  Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 

"We  will  early  turn  to  Thee.  :j| 

4  Earlv  let  us  seek  Thv  favor, 
Early  let  us  do  Thy  will ; 

Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour. 

WithThv  love  our  bosoms  fill. 

|| :  Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  still.  :|| 

127  ZlON.     8s.  7s  &  4.    Key  D. 

(10ME.  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
J    Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore: 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  yon. 
Eull  of  pity,  love  and  power; 

|j:  He  is  able, 
He  is  willing;  doubt  no  more.  :|| 

2  Now,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome  ; 
God's  free  bounty  glorify; 

True  belief  and  true  repentance.— 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh.- 

II :  Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy.  :|| 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger] 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 

All  the  fitness  He  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him ! 


|| :  This  He  gives  you. — 

'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimm'ring  beam.  :|j 
4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Bruised,  and  mangled  by  the  fall ; 
If  vou  tarry  'till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all  ; 
|| :  Not  the  righteous, — 

Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call.  :|| 
128  Mear.    cm. 

pOME  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Hovel 
\J  With  all  Thy  quickening  powers; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  heavenly  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Hear  Lord !  and  shall  we  ever  livo 
j     At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 

Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  Thee  \ 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  \ 

3  Come,,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove! 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers ; 

Come  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

129 

ONCE  I  was  dead  in  sin. 
And  hope  within  me  died; 
But  now  I'm  dead  to  sin — 

With  Jesus  crucified. 
And  can  it  be  that  "  He  loved  me 
And  gave  Himself  for  me?  " 

2  Oh,  height  I  cannot  reach. 
Oh,  depth  I  cannot  sound, 

Oh.  love,  O  boundless  love 
In  my  Redeemer  found! 

3  Oh,  cold,  ungrateful  heart 
That  can  from  Jesus  turn,    . 

When  living  fires  of  love 
Should  on  His  altar  burn. 

4  I  live — and  yet,  not  I, 

But  Christ  that  lives  in  me  ; 
Who  from  the  law  of  sin 

And  death  hath  made  me  free. 

130 

IX  the  Christian's  home  in  glory 
There  remains  a  land  of  rest ; 
There  my  Saviour's  gone  before  me, 
To  fulfil  my  soul's  request. 
|| :  There  is  rest  for  the  weary, :\\ 
There  is  rent  for  thexveary, 

There  is  rest  for  you ; 
On  the  other  side  of  Jordan, 


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In  the  sweet  fields  of  Eden, 
Where  the  tree  of  life  is  blooming, 
There  is  rest  for  you. 

2  He  is  fitting  up  my  mansion, 
Which  eternally  shall  stand  ■ 

For  mv  stay  shall  not  be  transient, 
In  that  holy  happy  land. 

3  Sing.  O  sing,  ye  heirs  of  glory! 
Shout  your  triumphs  as  you  go ; 

Zion's  gates  will  open  for  you, 
You  shall  find  an  entrance  through. 

131      Boylstox.     S.  M.    Key  C. 

DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 
And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  5 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  "God  in  tears 
The  wond'ring  angels  see  ; 

Be*hou  astouisii'd,  0  my  soul; 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep ; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear : 

In  heaYen  alone  no  sin  is  found. 
And  there's  no  weeping  there, 

132 

/  K~)ME  to  Je-ms.  eorae  to  Testis, 

v.      Come  to  Jesus  just  now  j 
Just  now.  come  to  Jeans, 
Come  to  Jesus,  just  now. 

2  He  will  save  you  etc. 

3  He  is  able,  etc. 

4  He  is  willing,  etc. 

5  He  is  waiting,  etc. 

6  He  will  hear  you.  etc. 

7  He  will  cleanse  you,  etc. 

8  He'll  renew  you.  etc. 

9  He'll  forgiYe  you.  etc. 

10  If  you  trust  Him.  etc. 

11  He  will  save  you,  etc. 

133  Happy  Day.    L.  M. 

0  HAPPY  day.  that  fixed  my  choice. 
On  Thee  my  Saviour  and  my  God ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 
Happy  day.  happy  day. 
When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away ; 
He  taught  me  how  to  watch  and  pray. 


And  live  rejoicing  every  day ; 

Happy  day,  happy  day, 

When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away. 

2  'Tis    done,    the    great   transaction's 

done — 
lam  my  Lord's,  and  He  is  mine; 
He  drew'me,  and  I  followed  on, 
Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

3  Xow  rest,  my  long  divided  heart : 
Eixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest , 

Xor  ever  from  thy  Lord  depart, 

With  Him  of  every  good  possessed. 

4  High  heaven  that  heard  the  sok^jjj 

vow. 
That  vow  renewed,  shall  dailv  hea:\ 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  1  bow. 
And  bless  in  death,  a  bond  so  dear. 

134 

/  UTME  sing  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
V      Salvation  full  and  free: 
Proclaim  to  all  the  world  around. 
1      The  year  of  jubilee ! 
Salvation,  salvation,  -  — 

The  grace  of  God  doth  briiig  .■ 
Salvation,  salvation. 
;     Through  Christ  our  Lord  and  King. 
I  2  Ye  mourning  souls,  aloud  rejoice ; 

Ye  blind,  your  Saviour  see: 
Ye  pris'ners.  sing  with  thankful  voice 

The  Lord  hath  made  you  free  '. 
3  With  rapture  swell  the  song  again, 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love  : 
Tis  peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men. 
And  praise  to  God  above ! 

135 

OXTTABD!    upward!    Christian  sol 
dier. 
Turn  not  back  nor  sheathe  thy  sword, 
Let  its  blade  be  sharp  for  conquest 

In  the  battle  for  the  Lord. 
From  the  great  white  throne  eternal, 
;     God  Himself  is  looking  down ; 
||:He  it  is  who  now  commands  thee. 

Take  the  cross  and  win  the  crown. :() 
1 2  Onward!  upward!  doing,  daring 

All  for  Him  who  died  for  thee  ;  y 

Face  the  foe  and  meet  with  boldnes^/f 
Danger  whr-tsoe'^  it  be.  f 

{         A 


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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


From  tlie  battlements  of  glory, 
Holy  ones  are  looking  down, 

|| : Thou  canst  almost  hear  them  shout- 
ing; 
"On  !  let'  no  one  take  thy  crown. ":|| 

3  Onward !  till  thy  course  is  finished, 

Like  the  ransomed  ones  before ; 
Keep  the  faith  thro'  persecution, 

Never  give  the  battle  o'er. 
Onward !  upward !  till  victorious, 

Thou  shalt  lay  thy  armor  down, 
||:And  thy  loviug  Saviour  bids  thee 

At  His' hand  receive  thy  crown. :|| 

136 


W 


ORE  love  to  Thee,  O  Christ! 
More  love  to  Thee ; 
Hear  Thou  the  prayer  I  make 

On  bended  knee ; 
This  is  mv  earnest  plea. 
More  love.  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 
||:More  love  to  Thee!:|| 

2  Once  earthly  joy  I  craved, 
_  .-— — SSitght  peace  and  rest; 

Now  Thee  alone  I  seek, 

Give  what  is  best ; 
This  all  my  prayer  shall  be, 
Morelove.O  Christ,  to  Thee! 
||:More  love  to  Thee  !:|| 

3  Let  sorrow  do  its  work, 
Send  grief  and  pain ; 

Sweet  are  Thy  messengers, 

Sweet  thejr' refrain, 
When  they  can  sing  with  me,— 
More  love^  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 
j|:More  love  to  Thee  !:|| 

4  Then  shall  my  latest  breath, 
Whisper  Thy  praise, 

This  be  the  parting  cry 
My  heart  shall  raise ; 
This  still  its  prayer  shall  be ; 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 
||:More  love  to  Thee  !:|| 

137 

THINE  most  gracious  Lord, 
O  make  me  wholly  Thine — 
Thine  in  thought,  in  word,  aud  deed, 
For  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  mine. 
Wholly  Thine,  wholly  Thine ; 
TJtou  hast  bought  me.  I  am  Thine  ; 


Blessed  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine  ; 
Make  me  wholly  Thine. 

2  Wholly  Thine,  my  Lord, 
To  go  when  Thou  dost  call  ■ 

Thine  to  yield  my  very  self 
In  all  things,  great  and  small. 

3  Wholly  Thine,  O  Lord, 
In  every  passing  hour ; 

Thine  in  silence,  Thine  to  speak. 
As  Thou  dost  grant  the  power. 

4  Wholly  Thine,  O  Lord, 
To  fashion  as  thou  wilt. — 

Streugthen.  bless,  aud  keep  the  soul 
Which  Thou  hast  saved  from  guilt. 

5  Thine,  Lord,  wholly  Thiue, 
For  ever  one  with  Thee — 

Hooted,  grounded  in  Thy  love,. 
Abiding,  sure,  aud  free. 

138  *fz 

I  AM  Thine-,    O  Lord,  I   have  heard 
Thy  voice, 
Arid  it  told  Thy  love  to  me ; 
But  I  long  to  rise  in  the  arms  of  faith. 

And  be  closer  drawn  to  Thee. 
Draw  me  nearer,  nearer,  blessed  Lord. 

To  the  cross  where  Thou  hast  died  ,- 
Draw  me  nearer,  nearer,  nearer,  blessed 
Lord.  i 

To  Thy  precious,  bleeding  side. 

2  Consecrate  me  now  to  Thy  service, 

Lord, 
By  the  pow'r  of  grace  divine ; 
Let" my  soul  look  up  with  a  steadfast 
hope, 
And  my  will  be  lost  in  Thine. 

3  O  the  pure  delight  of  a  single  hour 
That  before  Thy  Throne  I  spend. 

When  I  kneel  in  pray'r  and  with  Thee, 
my  God, 
I  coihmune  as  friend  with  friend. 

4  There  are  depths  of  love  that  I  cau 

not  know 
Till  I  cross  the  narrow  sea, 
There  are  heights  of  joy  that  I  may  not 

reach 
Till  I  rest  in  peace  with  Thee. 

139 

A  LL  my  doubts  I  give  to  Jesus ! 
J\    I've  His  gracious  promise  heard  -. 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


"I  shall  never  be  confounded ' 

1  am  trusting  in  that  word. 

/  am  trusting,  fully  trusting, 
Sweetly  trusting  in  11  is  word. 

I  am  trusting,  fully  trusting, 
Siveetly  trusting  in  His  word. 

2  All  ray  sin  I  lay  on  Jesus  ? 

He  doth  wash  me  in  His  blood  j 
He  will  keep  me  pure  and  holy, 
He  will  bring  me  home  to  God. 

3  All  my  fears  I  give  to  Jesus ! 
Rests  my  weary  soul  on  Him ; 

Tho'  my  way  be  hid  in  darkness, 
Never  can  His  light  grow  dim. 

4  All  my  joys  I  give  to  Jesus ! 
He  is  all  I  want  of  bliss ; 

He  of  all  the  worlds  is  Master — 
He  has  all  I  need  in  this. 

5  All  I  am  I  give  to  Jesus ! 
All  my  body,  all  my  soul, 

All  I  have,  and  all  I  hope  for, 
"While  eternal  ages  roll. 

140 

n  ~\TAN  of  sorrows,"  what  a  name 
_jJL    For  the  Son  of  God,  who  came. 

Ruin'd  sinners  to  reclaim ! 
Hallelujah,  what  a  Saviour  ! 

2  Bearing  shame  and  scoffing  rude, 
la  my  place  condemned  He  stood ; 
Sealed  my  pardon  with  His  blood  ; 

Hallelujah,  what  a  Saviour! 

3  Guilty,  vile  and  helpless,  we; 
Spotless  Lamb  of  God  was  He, 
"  Full  atonement."  can  it  be? 

Hallelujah,  what  a  Saviour ! 
•4  Lifted  up  was  He  to  die, 
•'  It  is  finished,"  was  His  cry. 
Xow  in  heaven  exalted  high ; 

Hallelujah,  what  a  Saviour! 
5  "When  He  comes,  our  glorious  King, 
All  His  ransomed  home  to  bring, 
Then  anew  this  song  we'll  sing: 

Hallelujah,  what  a  Saviour! 

141 

TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run ; 
His  kingdom  spread  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 
From  north  to  south  thepriTU'-eoiiifcet, 


To  pay  their  homage  at  His  feet, 
While  western  empires  own  their  Lord, 

j  And  savage  tribes  attend  His  word. 

I  2  To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 

:  And  endless  praises  crown  His  head. 

!  His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 
People  and  realms  ot  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song. 

i  And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  name. 

142 

MY  song  shall  be  of  Jesus, 
His  mercy  crown  s  my  days, 
He  fills  my  cup  with  blessings, 

And  tunes  my  heart  to  praise; 
My  song  shall  be  of  Jesus, 

The  precious  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  gave  Himself  my  ransom, 

And  bought  me  with  His  blood. 
2^ My  song  shall  be  of  Jesus, 
"When,  sitting  at  His  feet, 
I  call  to  mind  His  goodness. 

In  meditation  sweet ; 
My  song  shall  be  of  Jesus.  ~~ 

Whatever  ill  betide ; 
I'll  sing  the  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  keeps  me  at  His  side. 
3  My  song  shall  be  of  Jesus. 

While  pressing  on  my  way 
To  reach  the  blissful  region 

Of  pure  and  perfect  day. 
And  when  mv  soul  shalfenter 

The  gate  of  Eden  fair, 
A  song  of  praise  to  Jesus 

I'll  sing  forever  there. 

143 

DO  you  see  the  Hebrew  captive  kneel- 
ing, • 
At  morning,  noon  and  night  to  pray  ? 
In  his  chamber  he  remembers  Zion, 

Though  in  exile  far  away. 
Are  your  windows  open  toward  Jeru- 
salem ? 
Tho'  as  captives  here  a  "little  ichile  '-' 

we  stay, 
For  the  coming  of  the  King   in  His 
glory. 
I  ,  Are  you  watching  day  by  day ' 


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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


2  Do  not  fear  to  tread  the  fiery  furnace, 
3yJor  shrink  the  lion's  den  to  share ; 

For  the  God  of  Daniel  will  deliver, 
He  will  send  His  angel  there. 

3  Children  of  the  living  God,  take  cour- 

age; 
Your  great  deliverance  sweetly  sing : 
Set  your  faces  toward  the  hill  of  Zion, 
Thence  to  bail  our  coming  King. 

144 

ONLY  a  step  to  Jesus ! 
Then  why  uot  take  it  now  ? 
Come,  and  thy  sin  confessing. 

To  Him  thy  Saviour  how. 
Only  a  step,  only  a  step ; 

Come,  He  waits  for  thee ; 
Come,  and  thy  sin  confessing, 
Thou  shalt  receive  a  blessing, 

Do  not  reject  the  mercy 
He  freely  offers  thee. 

2  Only  a  step  to  Jesus ! 
Believe,  and  thou  shalt  live  ; 

Lovingly  now  He's  waiting, 
And  rl-ady  to  forgive. 

3  Only  a  step  to  Jesus ! 

A  step  from  sin  to  grace ; 
What  hast  thy  heart  decided  ? 
The  moments  fly  apace. 

4  Only  a  step  to  Jesus ! 
Why  not  come,  and  say, 

Gladly  to  Thee,  my  Saviour, 
I  give  mvself  away. 

145 

TO  the  work  !  to  the  work !  we  are  ser- 
vants of  God. 

Let  us  follow  the  path  that  our  Master 
has  trod. 

With  the  balm  of  His  counsel  our 
strength  to  renew ; 

Letusdo  with  our  might  what  our  hands 
find  to  do. 

Toiling  on,  (toiling  on,)  toiling  on,  (toil- 
ing on,)  Toiling  on,  (toiling  on,)  toil- 
ing on,  (toiling  on,) 

Let  us  hope,   (and  trust,)  let  m  watch, 
(and  pray,) 
And  labor  till  the  Master  comes. 

2  To  the  work!  to  the  work!  let  the 
hungry  be  fed; 


To  the  fountain  of  Life  let  the  weary  be 
led; 

In  the  cross  and  its  banner  our  glory 
shall  be, 

While  we  herald  the  tidings,  "Salva- 
tion is  free!" 

3  To  the  work !  to  the  work !  there  is 

labor  for  all, 
For  the  kingdom  of  darkness  and  error 

shall  fall; 
And  the  name  of  Jehovah  exalted  shall 

be 
In  the  loud  swelling  chorus,  "Salvation 

is  free !" 

4  To  the  work !  to  the  work !  in    the 

strength  of  the"  Lord, 

And  a  robe  and  a  crown,  shall  our  labor 
reward ; 

Whenthe  home  of  the  faithful  our  dwell- 
ing shall  be. 

And  we  shout  with  the  ransom'd  "  Sat 
vation  is  free!" 

146 

QTJFF'RING    Saviour,    with     thorn - 
O        crown, 

Bruis'd  and  bleeding,  sinking  down ; 
Heavy  laden,  weary  worn. 
Fainting,  dying,  crush'd  and  torn — 
All  for  me,  yes,  all  for  me. 

2  Jesus,  Saviour,  pure  and  mild, 
Let  me  ever  be  Thy  child ; 

So  unworthy  though  I  be, 
Thou  did'st  suffer  this  for  me,— 
All  for  me,  yes,  all  for  me. 

3  Fain  would  I  to  Thee  be  brought, 
Blessed  Lord,  forbid  it  not; 

In  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace, 
Give  Thy  wandering  child  a  place, 
Oh,  bless  me,  yes,  even  me. 

147 

THE  sands  of  time  are  sinking, 
The  dawn  of  heaven  breaks ; 
The  summer  morn  I've  sighed  for— 

The  fair,  sweet  morn  awakes. 
Dark,  dark  hath  been  the  midnight. 

But  day-spring  is  at  hand, 
And  glory — glory  dwelleth 
In  Iinmanuei's  land. 


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2  I've  wrestled  on  toward  heaven, 
'Gainst  storm  and  wind  and  tide, 

Now,  like  a  weary  trav'ler, 
That  leaneth  on  his  guide, 

Amid  the  shades  of  evening, 
While  sinks  life's  lingering  sand, 

I  hail  the  glory  dawning, 
From  Innnanuel's  land. 

3  Deep  waters  crossed  life's  pathway, 
The  hedge  of  thorns  was  sharp ; 

Xow  these  lie  all  hehind  me — 

O !  for  a  well  tuned  harp ! 
O.  to  join  the  hallelujah 

With  yon  triumphant  hand ! 
Who  sing  where  glory  dwelleth, 


In  ImmanueVs 


land. 


148 

DARK  is  the  night,  and  cold  the  wind 
is  hlowing, 
Nearer  and  nearer  comes  the  break- 
er's roar; 
Where  shall  I  go,  or  whither  fly  for  re- 
fuge ? 
Hide  me,  my  Father,  till  the  storm  is 

o'er. 
With  His  loving  Hand  to  guide,  let  the 
clouds  above  me  roll. 
And  the  billoios  in  their  fury  dash 
around  me. 
I  can  brave  the  wildest  storm,  with  His 
glory  in  my  soul. 
I  can    sing    amidst   the    tempest- 
Praise  the  Lord! 

2  Dark  is  the  night,  but  cheering  is  the 

promise ; 
He  will  go  with  me  o'er  the  troubled 
wave ; 
Safe  He  will  lead  me  through  the  path- 
less waters, 
Jesus,  the  mighty  One,  and  strong  to 
save. 

3  Dark  is  the  night,  but  lo;  the  day  is 

breaking, 
Onward,  my  bark,  unfurl  thy  everv 

sail; 
Xow  at  the  helm  I  seemv  Father  stand- 

iug,  fyr 

Soon  will  my  anchor  drop  within  the 

vail. 


149 

LO!  the  day  of  God  is  breaking; 
See  the  gleaming  from  afar ! 
:  Sons  of  earth  from  slumber  waking, 
Hail  the  bright  and  Morning  Star. 
Hear  the  call!  O  gird  your  armor  on, 

Gra^p  the  Spirit's  mighty  sword; 
Take  the  helmet  of  salvation, 
Pressing  on  to  battle  for  the  Lord! 

2  Trust  in  Him  who  is  your  Captain ; 
Let  no  heart  in  terror  quail; 

Jesus  leads  the  gath'ring  legions. 
In  His  name  we  shall  prevail. 

3  Onward  marching,  firm  and  steady, 
Faint  not,  fear  not  Satan's  frown, 

For  the  Lord  is  with  you  always. 
Till  you  wear  the  Victor's  crown. 

4  Conq  'ring  hosts  with  banners  waving, 
Sweeping  on  o'er  hill  aud  plain, 

Xe'er  shall  halt  till  .swills  the  anthem, 
'  "Christ  o'er  all  the  world  doth  reign !' ' 

150  -  .._ 

HO!  reapers  of  life's  harvest, 
Why  stand  with  rusted  blade, 
Until  the  night  draws  round  thee, 

And  day  begins  to  fade  ? 

Why  stand  ye  idle,  waiting 

For  reapers  more  to  come  .' 

The  golden  morn  is  passing. 

Why  sit  ye  idle,  dumb  \ 

2  Thrust  in  your  sharpened  sickle, 
And  gather  in  the  grain. 

The  night  is  fast  approaching. 

And  soon  will  come  again. 
The  Master  calls  for  reapers. 

And  shall  He  call  in  vain  .' 
Shall  sheaves  lie  there  ungalhered, 

And  waste  upon  the  plain  '. 

3  Come  down  from  hill  and  mountain 
In  morning's  ruddy  glow, 

Xor  wait  until  the  dial 

Points  to  the  noon  below; 
And  come  with  stronger  sinew ; 

Xor  faint  in  heat  or  cold, 
And  pause  not  till  the  evening 

Draws  round  its  wealth  of  gold. 

4  Mount  up  the  heights  »f  wisdom,. 

And  crush  each  error  !  »v, ;  .  A 

B 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


Keep  Lack  no  words  ot  knowledge 
That  human  hearts  should  know, 

Be  faithful  to  thy  mission, 
In  service  of  thy  Lord, 

Aud  then  a  golden  ehaplet, 
Shall  be  thy  just  reward. 

151 

I'VE  found  a  joy  in  sorrow 
A  secret  balm  for  pain, 
A  beautiful  to-morrow 

Of  sunshine  after  rain ; 
I've  found  a  branch  of  healing 
Near  every  bitter  spring, 
|| :  A  whispered  promise  stealing 
O'er  every  broken  string.  :|j 

2  I've  found  a  glad  hosanna 
For  every  woe  and  wail ; 

A  handful  of  sweet  manna 
When  grapes  of  Eschol  fail; 

I've  found  a  Rock  of  Ages 
Wben  desert  -.veils  are  dry ; 
|| :  And  after  weary  stages. 

I've  found  an  Elim  nigh.  :|| 

3  An  Elim  with  its  coolness, 
Its  fountains  and  its  shade; 

A  blessing  in  its  fullness, 
When  buds  of  promise  fade. 

O'er  tears  of  soft  contrition, 
I've  seen  a  rainbow  light ; 
{|:  A  glory  arid  fruition.. 

So  near! — yet  out  of  sight.  :|| 

4  My  Saviour.  Thee  possessing. 
I  have  the  joy.  the  balm. 

The  healing  and  the  blessing. 

The  sunshine  and  the  psalm ; 
The  promise  for  the  fearful. 

The.  Elim  for  the  faint ; 
l):The  rainbow  for  the  tearful. 

The  glory  for  the  saint. «<|| 

152 

I  LOVE  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 
Where  white  robed  angels  are ; 
Where  many  a  friend  is  gathered  safe, 
Erom  fear  and  toil  and  care. 
There'll  be  no  parting. 
There'll  be  no  parting. 
There'll  be  no  parting. 
.         There'll  be  no  parting  there. 


2  I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 
Where  my  Redeemer  reigns. 

Where  rapturous  songs  of  triumph  rise. 
In  endless  joyous  strains. 

3  I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land. 
The  saints'  eternal  home, 

Where  palms,    and  robes,  and  crowns 
ne'er  fade, 
And  all  our  joys  are  one. 

4  I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 
The  greetings  there  we'll  meet. 

The  harps — the  songs  forever  ours — 
|     The  walks — the  golden  streets. 

1 5  I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 
j     That  promised  land  so  fair, 
!  Oh.  how  my  raptured  spirit  longs 
!     To  be  forever  there. 

[153 

<</^ALL   them    in,''— the    poor,    the 

\J    wretched, 
i     Sin-stained  wand'rers  from  the  fold; 
;  Peace  and  pardon  freely  offer; 

Can  you  weigh  their  worth  with  gold  ? 
"Call  them  in." — the  weak,  the  weary, 
I     Laden  with  the  dooVn  of  sin ; 
]  Bid  them  come  and  rest  in  Jesus ; 
|     He  is  waiting — "call  them  in." 

2  "Call  them  in" — the  Jew.  theGentile; 
!     Bid  the  stranger  to  the  feast ; 

"Call  them  in " — the  rich,  the  noble, 
Erom  the  highest  to  the  least : 

Eorth  the  Father  runs  to  meet  them, 
He  hath  all  their  sorrows  seen  : 

Robe,  and  ring,  aud  royal  sandals. 
Wait  the  lost  ones — "call  them  in.' 

3  "Call  them  in" — the  mere  professors, 
Slumbering,  sleeping,  on  death's  brink: 

Nought  of  life  are  they  possessors, 

Yet  of  safety  vainly  think  j 
Bring  them  in— the  careless  scoffers, 

Pleasure  seekers  of  the  earth: 
Tell  of  God's  most  gracious  offers, 

And  of  Jesus  priceless  worth. 

4  "Call  them  in  "—the  broken-hearted, 
Cowering  'neath  the  brand  of  shame; 

Speak  Love's  message  low  and  tender. 

'Twos  for  sinners  Jesus  came  : 
See.  the  shadows  lengthen  round  us, 

Soon  tho  day -dawn  will  hegiu; 


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Can  yon  leave  them  lost  and  lonely? 
Christ  is  coming — "call  them  in." 

154 

REPEAT  the  story  o'er  and  o'er, 
Of  grace  so  full  and  free  ■ 

1  love  to  hear  it  more  and  more, 
Since  grace  has  rescued  me. 

The  half  was  never  told, 
The  half  was  never  told, 

Of  grace  divine,  so  wonderful, 
The.  half  ivas  never  told. 

2  Of  peace  I  ouly  knew  the  name, 
Nor  found  my  soul  its  rest 

Until  the  sweet- voiced  angel  came 
To  soothe  my  weary  breast. 

3  My  highest  place  is  lying  low 
At  my  Redeemer's  feet ; 

Kb  Teal joy  in  life  I  know, 
But  in  His  service  sweet. 

4  And  oh.  what  rapture  will  it  be 
With  all  the  host  above, 

To  sing  through  all  eternity 
The  wonders  of  His  love. 

155 


0 


H,  where  are  the  reapers  that  garner 


The  sheaves  of  the  good  from  the  fields  ] 

of  sin : 
"With  sickles  of  truth  must  the  work  be 

done. 
And  no  one  may  rest  till  the  "harvest 

home," 
Where  are  the  reapers?     Oh,  who  will 

come 
And  share  in  the  glory  of  the  '  harvest 

home?" 
Oh.  who  will  help  us  to  garner  in 
The  sheaves  of  good  from  the  fields  of 

sin. 

2  Go  out  in  the  by-ways  and  search  them 

all; 
The  wheat  may  be  there,  though  the 

weeds  are  tall ; 
Then  search  in  the  highway,  and  pass 

none  by, 
But  gather  from  all  for  the  home  on 

hi  scli. 


3  The  fields  all  are  ripening,  and  far 

and  wide 

The  world  now  is  waiting  the  hafVest 
tide; 

But  reapers  are  few,  and  the  work  is 
great, 

And  much  will  be  lost  should  the  har- 
vest wait. 

4  So  come  with  your  sickles,  ye  sons  of 

men, 
And  gather  together  the  golden  grain ; 
Toilon  till  the  Lord  of  theharvestconie. 
Then  share  ye  His  joy  in  the  "  harvest 

home." 

156 

I  BRING  my  sins  to  Thee, 
The  sins  I  cannot  count, 
That  all  may  cleansed  be 
In  Thy  once  opened  Eount ; 

1  bring  them  Saviour,  all  to  Thee; 
The  burden  is  too  great  for  me, 
The  burden  is  too  great  for  me. 

2  I  bring  my      ~ef  to  Thee, 

The  grief  I  cannot  tell ;    s       . 

No  words  shall  needed  be. 

Thou  knowest  all  so  well ; 
I  bring  the  sorrow  laid  on  me. 
|| :0  suffering  Saviour,  all  to  Thee.:jl 

3  My  joys  to  Thee  I  bring. 
The  joys  Thy  love  has  given  • 

That  each  may  be  a  wing 

To  lift  me  nearer  heaven, 
I  bringthem,  Saviour,  all  to  Thee. 
||:Whohastprocuredthemallforme.:!| 

4  My  life  I  bring  to  TVe, 
I  would  not  be  my  own  ; 

O  Saviour,  let  me  be 

Thine  ever,  Thine  alone, 
My  heart,  my  life,  my  all  I  bring 
|| :  To  Thee,my  Saviour  and  my  King.  ;;j 

157 

1HAVE  heard  of  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  a  wonderful  love  it  must  be; 
But  did  He  come  down  from  above. 
Out  of  love  and  compassion  for  me, 

for  me, 
Out  of  love  and  compassion  for  me  ? 
Yes,  yes,  yes,  forme,  for  me, 
JTes,  yen,  yes,  for  me  :  ^ 


fE 


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Our  Lord  from  above  in  His  infinite  love, 
On  the  cross  died  to  save  you  and  me. 

2  I  have  heard  how  He  suffered  and 

hied, 
How  He  languish'd  and  died  on  the 

tree; 
But  then  is  it  any  where  said, 
That  He  languish'd  and  suffered  for 

me,   for  me, 
That  He  languish'd  and  suffered  for 

me  ? 

3  I've  been  told  of  a  heav'n  on  high, 
"Which  the  children  of  Jesus  shall  see; 

But  is  there  a  place  in  the  sky 

Made  ready  and  furnished  for  me,  for 
me, 

Made  ready  and  furnished  for  me? 
•4  Lord,  answer  these  questions  of  mine, 

To  whom  shall  I  go  but  to  Thee  ? 
And  say  by  Thy  spirit  divine, 

There's  a  Saviour  and  heaven  for  me, 
for  me, 

There's  a  Saviour  and  heaven  for  me. 

158 

STANDING  by  a  purpose  true, 
Heeding  God's  command, 
Honor  them,  the  faithful  few ! 
All  hail  to  Daniel's  Band ! 
Dare  to  be  Daniel, 

Dare  to  stand  alone ! 
Dare  to  have  a  purpose  firm  ! 
Dare  to  make  it  known ! 

2  Many  mighty  men  are  lost, 
Daring  not  to  stand, 

Who  for  God  had  been  a  host, 
By  joining  Daniel's  Band. 

3  Many  giants  great  and  tall, 
Stalking  thro'  the  land, 

Headlong  to  the  earth  would  fall, 
If  met  by  Daniel's  Band. 

4  Hold  the  gospel  banner  high ! 
On  to  vict  ry  grand ! 

Satan  and  his  host  defy, 
And  shout  for  Daniel's  Band. 

159 

LOUD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace, 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace; 


O  refresh  us,  O  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
Tor  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 

May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

Ever  faithful,  Ever  faithful 
To  the  truth  may  we  be  found 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 

Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey ; 

May  we  ever,  May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day! 

160 

A  T  the  feet  of  Jesus; 
A  List'ning  to  His  word, 
Learning  wisdom's  lesson 

From  her  loving  Lord, 
Mary,  led  by  heav'nly  grace, 

Choose  the  meek  disciple's  place, 
At  the  feet  of  Jesus  is  the  place  for  me, 
There  a  humble  learner  would  I  choose 
to  be. 

2  At  the  feet  of  Jesus, 
Pouring  perfume  rare, 

Mary  did  her  Saviour 

For  the  grave  prepare ; 
And,  from  love  the  '•  good  work  "  done, 

She  her  Lord's  approval  won, 
At  the  feet  of  Jesus  is  the  place  for  me, 
There  in  sweetest  service  would  I  tever 
be. 

3  At  the  feet  of  Jesus, 
In  the  morning  hour, 

Loving  hearts  receiving 

Resurrection  power, 
Haste  with  joy  to  preach  the  word  ; 

"  Christ  is  risen,  Praise  the  Lord !" 
At  the  feet  of  Jesus  risen  now  for  me, 
I  shall  sing  His  praises  through  eternity 

161 

OH  for  the  peace  that  floweth  as  a  river, 
Making  life's  desert  places  bloom 
and  smile ; 
Oh,  for  the  faith  to  grasp  "  Heaven's 
bright  forever," 
Amid  the  shadows  af  earth's  "little 
while. ;' 


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2  "A  little  while"   for   patient    vigil- 

keeping,'' 
To  face  the  storm  and  wrestle  with ' 
the  strong; 
"A  little  while'*  to  sow  the  seed  with 
weeping. 
Then  bind  the  sheaves  and  sing  the 
harvest  song. 

3  'A  little  while''  the  earthern  pitcher 

taking, 
To  wayside  brooks,  from  far  off  f omit  - 

ains  fed; 
Then  the  parched  lip  its  thirst  forever 

slaking 
Beside  the  fairness  of  the  Fountain- 

head. 

4  'A  little  while"  to  keep  the  oil  from 

failing, 

'A    little    while"    faith's    flickering 
lamp  to  trim ; 
And   then   the    Bridegroom's    coming- 
footsteps  hailing, 

"We'll  haste  to  meet  Him  with  the  bri- 
dal hvmn.      ^jsf 

162  .  - 

MY  hope-is  built  on  nothing  less, 
Than  Jesus'blood  and  righteousness; 

1  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name. 

On  Christ  the  solid  Rock  1  stand: 
All  other  ground  is  sinlcing  sand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  "When  darkness  veils  His  lovely  face, 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  vail. 

3  His  oath,  His  covenant,  His  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  whelming  flood ; 
When  all  around  my  soul  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 

4  When  He  shall  come  with  trumpet 

sound, 
O,  may  I  then  in  Him  be  found ; 
Drest  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne ! 

\63 

XT  OW  just  a  word  for  Jesus ; 
J-i     Tour  dearest  friend  so  true ; 
Come,  cheer  our  hearts  and  tell  us 
What  He  has  done  for  you. 


Noio  just  a  word  for  Jesus, 
'Tivill  help  its  on  our  way ; 

One  little  word  for  Jesus, 
O  speak,  or  sing,  or  pray. 

2  Xow  just  a  word  for  Jesus; 
You  feel  your  sins  forgiven, 

And  by  His  grace  are  striving 
To  reach  a  home  in  heaven. 

3  Xow  just  a  word  for  Jesus ; 
A  cross  it  cannot  be 

To  say,  I  love  my  Saviour 
AVho  gavejHis  life  for  me. 

4  Xow  just  a  word  for  Jesus ; 
Let  not  the  time  be  lost; 

The  heart's  neglected  duty 
Brings  sorrow  to  its  cost. 

5  Xow  just  a  word  for  Jesus ; 
And  if  your  faith  be  dim. 

Arise  in  all  your  weakness, 
And  leave  the  rest  to  Him. 


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LOOK  away  to  Jesus, 
Soul  by  woe  oppress  <l; 
'Twas  for  thee  He  suffer'd, 

Come  to  Him  and  rest. 
All  thy  griefs  He  carried, 

All  thy  sins  He  bore ; 
Look  away  to  Jesus ; 
Trust  Him  evermore. 

2  Look  away  to  Jesus. 
Soldier  in  the  fight; 

When  the  battle  thickens 
Keep  thine  armor  bright; 

Though  thy  foes  be  many. 
Though  thy  strength  be  small 

Look  away  to  Jesus ; 
He  shall  conquer  all. 

3  Look  away  to  Jesus, 
When  the  skies  are  fair ; 

Calm  seas  have  their  dangers ; 

Mariner  beware ! 
Earthly  joys  are  fleeting, 

Going  as  they  came, 
Look  away  to  Jesus, 

Evermore  the  same. 

4  Look  away  to  Jesus, 
'Mid  the  toil  and  heat; 

Soon  will  come  the  resting 
At  the  Master's  feet: 


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For  the  guests  are  bidden, 
And  the  feast  is  spread; 

Look  away  to  Jesus, 
In  His  footsteps  tread. 

5  When  amid  the  music 

Of  the  endless  feaat, 
Saints  will  sing  His  praises, 

Thine  shall  not  be  least ; 
Then,  amid  the  glories 

Of  the  crystal  sea, 
Look  away  to  Jesus, 

Through  eternity. 

165 

SIMPLY  trusting  every  day, 
Trusting  through  a  stormy  way ;    ! 
Even  when  my  faith  is  small, 
Trusting  Jesus  that  is  all. 
Trusting  as  the  moments  fly, 
Trusting  as  the  days  go  by; 
Trusting  Him  whateer  befaU, 
Trusting  Jesus,  that  is  all. 

2  Brightly  doth  Hit  Spirit  shine 
Into  this  poor  heart  of  mine ; 

_  While  He  leads  I  cannot  fall, 
Trusting  Jesus,  that  is  all. 

3  Singing,  if  my  way  is  clear, 
Praying  it  the  path  is  drear ; 
If  in  danger  for  Him  call; 
Trusting  Jesus,  that  is  all. 

4  Trusting  Him  while  life  shall  last, 
Trusting  Him  till  earth  is  past; 
Till  within  the  jasper  wall, 
Trusting  Jesus,  that  is  all. 

166 

YfTE'RE  marching  to  Canaan  with  ban- 
T  V      ner  and  song. 
We're  soldiers  enlisted  to  fight  'gainst 

the  Avrong, 
But,  lest  in  the  conflict  our  strength 

should  divide, 
We  ask,  who  among  us.  is  on  the  Lord's 

side  ? 
Oh,  who  is  there  among  us,  the  true  and 

the  tried, 
Who'll  stand  by  his  colors— who's  on  the 

Lord's  side? 
Who,  who  is  there  among  us,  the  trueand 

the  tried. 


Who'll  stand  by  his  colors — zoho's  on  the 
Lord's  side? 

2  The  sword  may  be  burnished,  the  ar- 

mor be  bright, 
Eor  Satan  appears  as  an  angel  of  light ; 
Yet  darkly  the  bosom  may  treachery 

hide, 
While  lips  are  professing,  "I'm  on  the 

Lord's  side." 

3  Who  is  there  among  us  yet  under  the 

rod, 
Who  knows  not  the  pardoning  mercy 

of  God  ? 
Oh,  bring  to  Him  humbly  the  heart  in 

its  pride ; 
Oh,  haste,  while  He's  waiting  and  seek 

the  Lord's  side. 

4  Oh,  heed  not  the  sorrow,  the  pain  and 

the  wrong, 
For  soon  shall  our  sighing  be  changed 

into  song ; 
So,  bearing  the  cross  of  our  coA-euant 

Guide, 
We'll   shout,  as  we  triumph,  iLTtn  o» 

the  Lord's  side." 

167 

A  LAS !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
j\.    And  did  my  Sovereign  die ! 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 
Help  me,  dear  Saviour,  Thee  to  own, 

And  ever  faithful  be; 
And  ivhen  Thou  sittest  on  Thy  throne, 
O  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 

Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree. 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide. 
And  shut  his  glories  in, 

When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face.. 
Whilst  His  dear  cross  appears, 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe; 


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Here  Lord,  I  give  myself  away ; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

188 

OTJR  lamps  are  trimm'd  and  burning, 
Our  robes  are  white  and  clean, 
"We've  tarried  for  the  Bridegroom, 

Oh,  may  we  enter  in  \ 
We  know  we've  nothing  worthy 

That  we  can  call  our  own— 
The  light,  the  oil,  the  robes  we  wear. 

Are  all  from  Him  alone. 
Behold  the  Bridegroom  eometh ! 

And  all  may  enter  in, 
Whose  lamps  are  trimm'd  and  burning, 

Whose  robes  are  white  and  clean. 
1  Go  forth,  go  forth  to  meet  Hun. 

The  way  is  open  now, 
All  lighted  with  the  glory. 

That's  streaming  from  His  brow. 
Accept  the  invitation 

Beyond  deserving  kind ; 
Make  no  delay,  but  take  your  lamps. 

And  joy  eternal  find. 
3  We  see  the  marriage  splendor. 

Within  the  open  door  ; 
Ve  know  that  those  who  enter 

Are  blest  forevermore. 
We  see  He  is  more  lovely 

Thau  all  the  sons  of  men. 
But  still  we  know  the  doors  once  shut, 

"Will  never  ope  again. 

169 

TORT)   Jesus.  I  long  to  be  perfectly 
j        whole ; 

1  want  Thee  forever  to  live  in  my  soul ; 
Break  down  every  idol,  cast  out  every 

foe ; 
Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 

than  snow.  «.■ 

Whiter  than  snoio,  yes.  whiter  than  siu.w; 
Now  xoash  me,  and  I  shall  be  ivhiter  than 

snow. 

2  Lord,  Jesus,   look  down    from   Thy 

throne  in  the  skies, 
And  help  me  to  make  a  complete  sacri- 
fice, 
I  <>ive  up  myself ,  and  whateverl  know— 
Now  wash  me>  au,l  I  shall  be  whiter 
than  sn°w- 


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i  3  Lord,  Jesus,  for  this  I  most  humbly 

entreat ; 
1 1  wait,   blessed  Lord,  at  Thv  erncitied 

feet, 
By  faith,  for  my  cleansing :    I  see  Thy 

blood  flow — 
Xow  wash  me,  and  I  shall    be    whiter 

than  snow. 
4  Lord.  Jesus,  Thou  seest  I  patiently 

wait: 
Come  now.  and  within  me  a  new  heart 

create ; 
To  those  who  have  sought  Thee,  Thou 

never  said'st  Xo — 
jXow  wash  me.  and  I  shall  be  whiter 

than  snow. 

170 

FRESH  from  the  throne  of  glory, 
Bright  in  its  crystal  gleam. 
Bursts  out  the  living  fountain. 

Swells  on  the  living  stream  ; 
Blessed  River,  let  me  ever 

Feast  my  eyes  on  thee. 
Blessed  River,  let  me  ever  -_ 

Feast  my  eVes  on  thee. 
I     2  Stream  full  of  life  and  gladness, 
I         Spring  of  all  health  and  peace, 
Xo  harps  by  thee  hang  silent, 

Nor  happy  voices  cease ; 
Tranquil  River,  let  me  ever 

Sit  and  sing  by  thee,  <? 

Tranquil  River,"  let  me  ever 

Sit. and  sing  by  thee. 
3  River  of  God  I  greet  thee. 

Not  now  afar,  but  near ; 
My  soul  to  thy  still  waters 

Hastes  in  its  thirstings  here; 
Holy  River,  let  me  ever 

Drink  of  only  thee. 
Holy  River,  let  me  ever 

Drink  of  only  thee. 

171 

IX  Zion's  Rock  abiding, 
My  soul  her  triumph  sings ; 
In  His  pavillion  hiding. 
I  praise  the  King  of  kings. 
My  High  Tower  is  Me  ! 
To  Him  will  I  flee  ; 
In  Him  confide,  in  Him  abide 
My  High  Tovjcr  is  He  ! 


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Gospel  Hyfri^s  Consolidated. 


2  Wild  waves  are  round  me  swelling, 
Dark  clouds  above  I  see  ; 

Yet,  in  my  Fortress  dwelling, 
More  safe  I  cannot  be. 

3  My  Tower  of  strength  can  never 
In  time  of  trouble  fail ; 

No  power  of  bell,  forever, 
Against  it  shall  prevail. 

172 

I  STOOD  outside  the  gate, 
A  poor,  wayfaring  child; 
Within  my  heart  there  beat 
A  tempest  loud  and  wild; 
A  fear  oppressed  my  soui, 
That  I  might  be  too  late,- 
And  oh,  I  trembled  sore, 
And  prayed  otvtside  the  gate, 
And  prayed  outside  the  gate. 

2  Oh,  "Mercy!"  loud  I  cried, 
"Now  give  me  rest  from  sin!" 

"I  will,"  a  voice  replied; 

And  Mercy  let  me  in ; 
She  bound  niy  bleeding  wounds. 

And  soothed  my  heart  oppressed; 
She  washed  away  my  guilt 

|| :  And  gave  me  peace  and  rest.:|| 

3  In  Mercy's  guise  I  knew 
The  Saviour  long  abused, 

Who  often  sought  my  heart, 
And  wept  when  I  refused; 

Oh !  what  a  blest  return 
For  all  my  years  of  sin  ! 

I  stood  outside  the  gate, 
||:  And  Jesus  let  me  in.  :]| 

173 

OH,    spirit,  o'erwhehned  by  thy  fail- 
ures and  fears, 
Look  up  to  thy  Lord,  tho'  with  trem- 
bling and  tears ; 
Weak  Faith,  to  thy  call  seem  the  heav- 
ens only  dumb  ? 
To  fhee is  the  message,  "Hold  fast  till 
I  come. " 

Hold  fast  till  I  come, 
Hold  fast  till  I  come  ,■ 
A  bright  crown  atvaits  thee ; 
Hold  fast  till  I  come. 


2  Hold  fast  when   the  world  would  al- 

lure thee  to  sin ; 
Hold  fast  when  the  tempter  assails  from 

within ; 
In  sunshine  or  sadness,  in  gain  or  in  loss, 
To  falter  were  madness ;   Oh,  cling  to 

the  cross. 

3  Thy  Saviour  is  coming  in  tenderest 

love, 
To  make  up  His  jewels  and  bear  them 

above ; 
Oh,  child,  in  thine  anguish,  despairing 

or  dumb, 
Remember  the  message,  "Hold  fast  till 

I  come," 

174 

LET  us  gather  up  the  sunbeams, 
Lying  all  around  our  path  ; 
Let  us  keep  the  wheat  and  roses, 

Casting  out  the  thorns  and  chaff. 
Let  us  find  our  sweetest  comfort 

In  the  blessings  of  to-day, 
With  a  patient  hand  removing 
All  the  briars  from  the  way. 

|| :  Then  scatter  seeds  of  kindness,  :J| 
Then  scatter  seeds  of  kindness, 
For  our  reaping  by  and  by. 

2  Strange  ws  never  prize  the  music 
Till  the  sweet  voiced  bird  is  flown ! 

Strange  that  we  should  slight  the  violet? 

Till  the  lovely  flowers  are  gone ! 
Strange  that  summer  skies  and  sunshine 

Never  seem  one  half  so  fair, 
As  when  winter's  snowy  pinions 

Shake  the  white  down  in  the  air, 

3  If  we  knew  the  baby  fingers, 
Pressed  against  the  window-pane, 

Would  be  cold  and  stiff  to-morrow — 

Never  trouble  us  again— 
Would  the  bright  eyes  of  our  darling 

Catch  the  frown  upon  our  brow  ?— 
Would  the  prints  of  rosv  fingers 

Yex  us  then  as  they  do  now  ? 

4  Ah !  those  little  ice-cold  fingers, 
How  they  point  our  memories  back 

To  the  hasty  words  and  actions 

Strewn  along  our  backward  track ! 
How  those  little  hands  remind  us. 


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As  in  snowy  grace  they  lie 
Not  to  scatter  thorns — hut 
For  our  reaping  hy  and  hy. 

175 

ONWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  hefore. 
Christ  the  Royal  Master 
Leads  against  the  foe; 
Forward  into  battle, 
See,  His  banners  go ! 

Onward  Christian  soldiefs, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 

2  Like  a  mighty  army, 
Moves  the  Church  of  God, 

Brothers,  we  are  treading 
Where  the  saints  hare  trod ; 

We  are  not  divided, 
All  one  body  we, 

One  in  hope,  and  doctrine, 
One  in  charity. 

3  Crowns  and  thorns  may  perish, 
Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 

But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain ; 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  the  Church  prevail, 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 

4  Onward,  then,  ye  people, 
Join  the  happy  throng, 

Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph  song; 
Glorv,  laud  and  honor, 

Unto  Christ  the  King, 
This  'thro  countless  ages 

Men  and  angels  sing. 

176 

THOTJ  my  everlasting  portion, 
More  than  friend  or  life  to  me, 
All  along  my  pilgrim  journey. 
Saviour,  let  me  walk  with  Thee. 
\\:Close  to  Thee;  close  to  Thee ,-.\\ 
All  along  my  pilgrim  journey , 
Saviour,  let  rue  walk  with  Thee. 


2  Not  for  ease  or  worldly  pleasure, 
Nor  for  fame  my  prayer  shall  be; 

Gladly  will  I  toil  and  suffer, 
Only  let  me  walk  with  Thee. 
|| : Close  to  Thee,  close  to  Thee;:\\ 
Gladly  tcill  I  toil  and  stiff er, 
Only  let  me  walk  loith  Thee. 

3  Lead  me  thro'  the  vale  of  shadows, 
Bear  me  o'er  life's  fitful  sea; 

Then  the  gate  of  life  eternal, 
May  I  enter,  Lord,  with  Thee. 
\\:Close  to  Thee.,  close  to  Thee  ;:|| 
Then  the  gate  of  life  eternal, 
May  I  enter,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

177 

TENDERLY  the  Shepherd, 
O'er  the  mountains  cold, 
Goes  to  bring  His  lost  one 
Back  to  the  fold. 
Seeking  to  save,  seeking  to  save, 
Lost  one,  'Tis  Jesus  seeking  to  save, 
Seeking  to  save,  seeking  to  so  oe. 
Lost  one,  'Tis  Jesus  seeking  to  save.     — 

2  Patiently  the  owner. 
Seeks  with  earnest  care, 

In  the  dust  and  darkness 
Her  treasure  rare. 

3  Lovingly  the  Father, 
Sends  the  news  aroiind ; 

"  He  once  dead  now  liveth— 
Once  lost  is  found." 

178 

I  AM  now  a  child  of  God, 
For  I'm  washed  in  Jesus'  blood; 

1  am  watching  and  I'm  longing  while 
♦  I  wait. 

Soon  on  wings  of  love  I'll  fly, 

To  my  home  beyond  the  sky, 

To  my  welcome,  as  I'm  sweeping  thro' 
the  gate. 
Jn  the  blood  of  yonder  Lamb, 
Washed  from  every  stain  I  am ; 
Rob' din  whiteness,  clad  in  brightness, 
I  am  sweeping  through  the  gate. 

2  Oh !  the  blessed  Lord  of  light, 
He  upholds  me  by  His  might  j 

And  His  arms  enfold  and  comfort  while 
I  wait. 


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I  am  leaning  on  His  breast, 
Oh !  the  sweetness  of  His  rest, 
Hallelujah,  I  am  sweeping  through  the 
gate. 

3  I  am  sweeping  through  the  gate 
"Where  the  blessed  for  me  wait; 
Where  the  wearj'  workers  rest  forsver- 

more. 
Where  the  strife  of  earth  is  done, 
And  the  crown  of  life  is  won ; 
Oh,  the  glory  of  the  city  just  before ! 

4  Burst  are  all  my  prison  bars, 
And  I  soar  beyond  the  stars : 

To  my  lather's  house,  the  bright  and 

blest  estate ; 
Lo !  the  morn  eternal  breaks, 
And  the  Song  immortal  wakes, 
Rob'd  in  whiteness,  I  am  sweeping  thro' 

the  gate.         ,  ^ - 

179 

I^AI/E,  fade  each  earthly  joy, 
Jesus  is  mine ! 
Break  every  tender  tie, 
-     Jesus  is  mine  ! 
Dark  is  the-  wilderness, 

Earth  hah  no  resting  place, 
Jesus  alone  can  bless, 
Jesus  is  mine !    ' 

2  Tempt  not  my  soul  away, 
Jesus  is  nune"! 

Here  would  I  ever  stay, 

Jesus  is  mine! 
Perishing  things  of  clay, 

Bora  but  for  one  brief  day, 
Pass  from  my  heart  away, 

Jesus  is  mine! 

3  Farewell,  ye  dreams  of  night, 
Jesus  is  mine !  * 

Lost  in  this  dawning  light, 

Jesus  is  mine ! 
All  that  my  soul  has  tried, 

Left  but  a  dismal  void, 
Jesus  has  satisfied, 

Jesus  is  mine ! 

4  Farewell,  mortality, 
Jesus  is  mine ! 

"Welcome  eternity, 

Jesus  is  mine ! 
Welcome,  O  loved  and  blest, 

"Welcome,  sweet  scenes  of  rest, 


"Welcome,  my  Saviour's  breast, 
Jesus  is  mine ! 

180 

HALLELUJAH,  He  is  risen ! 
Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ! 
Burst  the  bars  of  death  asunder, 

Angels  shout  and  men  reply; 
||:He  is  risen,  He  is  risen, 
Living  now  no  more  to  die  :|| 

2  Hallelujah,  He  is  risen! 
Our  exalted  Head  to  be ; 

Sends  the  witness  of  the  spirit 
That  our  Advocate  is  He : 

||:He  is  risen.  He  is  risen, 
Justified  in  Him  are  we.:|| 

3  Hallelujah,  He  is  risen! 

Death  for  aye  hath  lost  his  sting, 
Christ,  Himself  the  Resurrection, 

From  the  grave  His  own  will  bring; 
||:He  is  risen.  He  is  risen, 

Living  Lord  and  coming  King.:|| 

181 

0  CROWN  of  rejoicing  that's  waiting 
for  me, 
When  finished  my  course,   and  when 

Jesus  I  see,  ( 

I  And  when  from  my  Lord  comes  the 
}        sweet  sounding  word ; 
."Receive,   faithful  servant,  the  joy  of 

thy  Lord." 
O  Crown  of  rejoicing .  O  wonderful  song \ 
Ojoy  everlasting,  O  glorified  throng ; 
O  beautiful  home,  my  home  can  it  be? 
O  glory  reserved  for  me  ! 

2  O  wonderful  song  that  in  glory  I'll 

sing, 
To  Him  who  redeemed   me,  to  Jesus, 

my  King, 
All  the  glory  and  honor  to  Him  shall  be 

given, 
And    praises     unceasing    forever    in 

heaven. 

3  O  joy  everlasting  when  heaveniswon, 
Forever  in  glory  to  shine  as  the  sun; 
Xo  sorrow  nor  sighing — these  all  flee 

away, 
!N"o  night  there,  no  shadows — 'tis  one 
endless  day. 

4  O  wonderful  name  whicb  the  glorified 

bear, 


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The  new  name  which  Jesus  bestows  on 

us  there; 
To  him  that  o'ercometh  "twill  only  be 

given, 
Blest  sign  of  approval,  our  welcome  to 

heaven. 

182 

TTTHILE  foes  are  strong  and  danger 
T  V      near, 

A  voice  falls  gently  on  my  ear; 
Mv  Saviour  speaks,  He  says  to  me, 
That  •  •  as  myday  s  my  strength  shall  be. 
His  word  a  Tower  to  which  I  flee, 
For  -as  my  days  my  strength  shall  be." 
His  loorda  Tower  to  which  I  flee, 
For  ''as  my  days  my  strength  shall  be" 

2  With  such  a  promise,  need  I  fear, 
For  all  that  now  I  hold  most  dear .' 
Xo.  I  will  never  anxious  be. 

For  ••  as  my  days  my  strength  shall  be.'" 

3  And  when  at  last  I'm  called  to  die. 
Still  on  Thy  promise  I'll  rely; 

Yes,  Lord.  I  then  will  trust  in  Thee. 
That  •  'as  mv  davs  mv  strength  shall  be. ' ' 

183 

IX  the  silent  midnight  watches. 
List — thy  bosom's  door ! 
How  it  knocketh.  knocketh,  knocketh. 

Knocketh  evermore! 
Saynot  "tis  thy  pulse's  beating. 

'Tis  thy  heart  of  sin ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour  knocks,  and  crieth. 
"Rise,  and  let  me  in !" 

2  Death  comes  down  with  reckless  foot- 

steps. 

To  the  hall  and  hut ; 
Think  you  death  will  tarry  knocking. 

When  the  door  is  shut  ? 
Jesus  waiteth,  waiteth,  waiteth  ; 

But  the  door  is  fast ; 
Grieved,  away  thy  Saviour  goeth, 

Death  breaks  in  at  last, 

3  Then  'tis  time  to  stand  entreating 
Christ  to  let  thee  in ; 

At  the  gate  of  heaven  beating, 

Wailing  for  thy  sin; 
Kay !  alas,  thou  guilty  creature ! 

Hast  thou,  then,  forgot  ? 
Jesus  waited  long  to  know  thee, 

Now  He  knows  thee  not! 


184 

TT7E  shall  sleep,  but  not  forever 
T  T       There  will  be  a  glorious  dawn  ! 
We  shall  meet  to  part,  no,  never. 

On  the  resurrection  morn ! 
From  the  deepest  caves  of  ocean, 
From  the  desert  and  the  plain. 
From  the  valley  and  the  mountain. 
Countless  throngs  shall  rise  again- 
We  shall  sleer",  but  not  forever. 

There  will  be  a  glorious  dawn  ; 
We  shall  meet  to  part,  no,  never, 
On  the  resurrection  morn .' 

2  When  we  see  a  precious  blossom 
j     That  we  'tended  with  such  care. 

j  Rudely  taken  from  our  bosom. 

How  our  aching  hearts  despair! 
'Bound  its  little  grave  we  linger. 
i     'Till  the  setting  sun  is  low. 
Feeling  all  our  hopes  have  perisb.ee 
With  the  flow'r  we  cherished  so. 

3  We  shall  sleep,  but  hot  forever,      / 
In  the  lone  and  silent  grav* 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  that  taketh. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  that  £im-. 
.  In  the  bright,  eternal  city 
I     Death  can  never,  never  come  .' 
In  His  own  good  time  Hell  call  us 
From  our  rest  to  Home,  sweet  Motrn 


185 

w 


ATCHMAX  tell  me  does  the  mora     I 


Of  fair  Zion's  glory  dawn  . 
i  Have  the  signs  that  mark  His  coming 

Yet  upon  my  pathway  shone  1 
Pilgrim,  yes,  arise,  look  round  thee, 

Light  is  breaking  in  the  skies : 
Spurn  the  unbelief  that  bound  thee, 

Morning  dawns,  arise,  arise ! 

2  See  the  glorious  light  ascending 
Of  the  grand  Sabbatic  year. 

Hark  !  the  voices  loud  proclaiming , 
The  Messiah's  kingdom  near ; 

Watchman!  yes.  I  see  just  yonder/ 
Canaan's  glorious  heights'  arise ; 

Salem,  too,  appears  in  grandeur, 
Towr'ing  'neath  her  sunlit  skie 

3  Pilgrim  in  that  golden  city, 
i     Seated  in  the  jasper  throne 


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Zion's  King,  arrayed  in  beauty, 

Reigns  in  peace  from  zone  to  zone ; 
There,  on  verdant  hills  and  mountains, 

Where  the  golden  sunbeams  play. 
Purling  streams,  and  crystal  fountains. 

Sparkle  in  th'  eternal  day. 
4  Pilgrim,  see !  the  light  is  beaming 

Brighter  still  upon  thy  way 
Signs  thro'  all  the  earth  are  gleaming, 

Omens  of  the  coming  day, 
When  the  last  loud  trumpet  sounding, 

Shall  awake  from  earth  to  sea 
All  the  saints  of  God  now  sleeping,— 

Clad  in  immortality. 

.86 

(1  IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise, 
JT    "Within  the  vail,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys. 

How  bright  their  glories  be. 
Many  are  the  friends  who  are  waiting  to- 
day, 
Happy  on  the  golden  strand. 
Many  nft  the  voices  calling  us  away. 
To  join  their  glorious  hand  : 
:  Calling  us  auay,  calling  us  atoay. 
Calling  to  the  better  land-  :\\ 

2  Once  they  were  mourners  here  below, 
And  pour'd  out  cries  and  tears  .■ 

They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came: 
They,  with  united  breath, 

Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  His  death. 

187 

MY  latest  sun  is  sinking  fast, 
My  race  is  nearly  run ; 
E  My  strongest  trials  now  are  past, 
My  triumph  is  begun. 
O  come,  angel  band, 
Come  and  around  me  stand, 
\\:  O,  bear  me  aivay  on  your  snoicy  tcings, 

To  my  immortal  home.  :\\ 
I  I  know  I'm  nearing  the  holy  ranks, 

Of  friends  and  kindred  dear 
■'or  Ihrush  the  dews  on  Jordan's  banks, 
The  crossing  must  be  near. 
I've  almost  gained  my  heavenly  home, 
.        My  spirit  loudly  sings  ; 


The  holy  ones  behold  they  come ! 
I  hear  the  noise  of  wings. 

4  O,  bear  my  longing  heart  to  Him 

Who  bled  and  died  for  me ; 
Whose  blood  now  cleanses  from  all  sin. 

And  gives  me  victory. 

188 

THOTT  didst  leave  Thy  throne.and  Thy 
kingly  crown 
When  Thbu  earnest  to  earth  for  me ; 
(But  in    Bethlehem's    home    there  was 
found  no  room 
For  Thy  holy  nativity. 
Oh.  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus! 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

Oh.  come  to  my  heart.  Lord  Jesus,  come! 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

2  Heav'n's  arches  rang  when  the  angels 

sang 
Of  Thy  birth  and  Thy  royal  decree  ; 
But  in  lowly  birth  didst  Thou  come  to 

earth. 
And  in  greatest  humility. 

3  Foxes  found  their  rest,  and  the  birds 

had  their  nests 
In  the  shade  of  the  cedar  tree ; 
But  Thv  couch  was  the  sod,  O  Thou  Son 

of  God, 
In  the  deserts  of  Galilee. 

4  Thou  earnest,  O  Lord,  with  Thy  liv- 

ing word 
That  should  set  Thy  people  free; 
But  with  mocking  and  scorn,  and  with 
crown  of  thorn, 
Did  they  bear  Thee  to  Calvary. 

5  Heaven's  arches  shall  ring,  and  its 

choirs  shall  sing 
At  Thy  coming  to  victory; 
Thou  wilt  call  me  home,  saying  "yet 
there  is  room," 
There  is  room  at  My  side  for  thee,   - 

189 

1 i  TTOME  at  last  "  on  heavenly  moun 

ll        tains, 

Heard  the  "Come  and  enter  m;" 
Saved  by  life's  fair-  flowing  fountains, 

Saved' from  earthlv  taint  and  sin. 


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"Home,  sweet  home"  our  home  forever,- 
All  the  pilgrim  journey  past; 

Welcomed  home  to  wander,  never; 
Savedthrough  Jesus — "Home  at  last." 

2  Free  at  last  from  all  temptation, 
No  more  need  of  watchful  care ; 

Joyful  in  complete  salvation, 
Given  the  victor's  crown  to  wear. 

3  Saved  to  greet  on  hills  of  glory, 
Loved  ones  we  have  missed  so  long : 

Saved  to  tell  the  sinner's  story, 
Saved  to  sing  redemption's  song. 

4  Welcomed  at  the  pearly  portal, 
Evermore  a  welcome  guest : 

Welcomed  to  the  life  immortal, 
In  the  mansions  of  the  hlest. 

190 

THE  mistakes  of  my  life  have  been 
many, 
The  sins  of  my  heart  have  been  more  j 
And  I  scarce  can  see  for  weeping, 
But  I'll  knock  at  the  open  door. 
I  know  I  am  weak  and  sinful, 

It  conies  to  me  more  and  more; 
But  when  the  dear  Saviour  shall  bid 

me  come  in, 
Til  enter  the  open  door. 

2  I  am  lowest  of  those  who  love  Him, 
I  am  weakest  of  those  who  pray ; 

But  I  come  as  He  has  bidden. 
And  He  will  not  say  me  nay. 

3  My  mistakes  His  free  grace  will  cover, 
My  sins  He  will  wash  away. 

And  the  feet  that  shrink  and  falter 
Shall  walk  through  the  gates  of  day. 

4  The  mistakes  of  my  life  have  been 

many, 
And  my  spirit  is  sick  with  sin, 
And  I  scarce  can  see  for  weeping, 
But  the  Saviour  will  let  me  in. 

191 


COME,  for  the  feast  is  spread; 
Hark  to  the  call! 
Come  to  the  Living  Bread, 

Broken  for  all ; 
Come  to  His  house  of  wine, 


Low  on  His  breast  recline, 
All  that  He  has  is  thine, 
Come,  sinner,  come. 

2  Come  where  the  fountain  fiow&-~ 
— River  of  life — 

Healing  for  all  thy  woes. 

Doubting  and  strife  ; 
Millions  have  been  supplied 
RSTo  one  was  e'er  denied ; 
Come  to  the  crimson  tide, 

Come,  sinner,  come. 

3  Come  to  the  throne  of  grace. 
Boldly  draw  near; 

He  who  would  win  the  race 

Must  tarry  here : 
Whate'er  thy  want  may  be, 
Here  is  the  grace  for  thee, 
Jesus  thy  only  plea ; 

Come,  Christian,  come. 

4  Come  to  the  better  land. 
Pilgrim,  make  haste ! 

Earth  is  a  foreign  strand- 
Wilderness  waste ! 
Here  are  the  harps  of  gold,  — ~ 

Here  are  the  joys  untold- 
Crowns  for  the  young  and  old ; 
Come,  pilgrim,  coined 

5  Jesus,  we  come  to  Thee, 
Oh,  take  us  in ! 

Set  Thou  our  spirits  free ; 

Cleanse  us  from  .sin  ! 
Then,  in  yon  land  of  light 
Clothed  in  our  robes  of  white 
Besting  not  day  nor  night, 

Thee  will  we  sing-. 


192 
0 


NE  sweetly  solemn  thought, 
Conies  to  me  o'er  and  o  er, 


I'm  nearer  home  to-day,  to-day, 
Than  I  have  been  before. 
Nearer  my  home,  nearer  my  home, 
Nearer  my  home  today,  to-day, 
Than  I  have  been  before. 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house 
Where  many  mansions  be; 

Nearer  the  great  white  throne  to-dayk 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea 

3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 
Where  hurdens  are  Laid  down. 


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Xearer  to  leave  the  cross  to-day, 
And  nearer  to  the  crown. 

4  Be  near  me  when  my  feet 
Are  slipping  o'er  the  brink; 

P'or  I  am  nearer  home  to-day, 
Perhaps,  than  now  I  think. 


193     I 


JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll", 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high 
Hide  me,  oh,  my  Saviour  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  mv  helpless  soul  on  Thee ; 

Leave,  oh,  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me; 

All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed. 
All  "my  h.lp  from  Thee  I  bring; 

-c<  jVer  my  defenceless  head 
:  \7ith  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

\*  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find : 
liaise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind: 
Just  and  Holy  is  Thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness; 
Tile,  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Theeisfound. 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin : 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound; 

Make  me,  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee; 
tSpring  Thou  up  within  my.heart  • 

Pise  to  all  eternity. 


194 

OH,  what  are  you  going  to  do,  brother  I 
Say,  what  are  you  going  to  do  ? 
You  have  thought  of  some  useful  labor, 

But  what  is  the  end  in  view  ? 
Your  are  fresh  from  the  home  of  your 
boyhood, 
And'  just  in  the  bloom  of  youth  ! 


Have  you  tasted  the  sparkling  water 
That  flows  from  the  fount  of  truth  \ 

Is  your  heart  in  the  Saviour's  keeping? 

Remember,  He  died  for  you! 
j  Then  what  are  you  going  to  do,  brother} 
Say,  what  are  you,  going  to  do  ? 

2  Oh,  what  are  you  going  to  do  brother? 
The  morning  of  youth  is  past ; 

The  vigor  and  strength  of  manhood. 

My  brother,  are  yours  at  last: 
Tour  are  rising  in  worldly  prospects, 

And  prospered  in  worldly  things ; 
A  duty  to  those  less  favored, 

The  smile  of  your  fortune  brings. 
Go,  prove  that  your  heart  is  grateful, — 

The  Lord  has  a  work  for  you! 
Then,  &c. 

3  Oh,  what  are  you  going  to  do,  brother  \ 
Tour  sun  at  its  noon  is  high ; 

It  shines  in  meridian  splendor, 

And  rides  through  a  cloudless  sky ; 
Tou  are  holding  a  high  position 

Of  honor,  and  trust,  and  fame : 
Are  you  willing  to  give  the  glory 

And  praise  to  your  Saviour  s  !N  ame  \ 
The  regions  that  sit  in  darkness 

Are  stretching  their  hands  to  you! 
Then,  &c. 

4  Oh,  what  are  you  going  to  do,  brother  .- 
The  twilight  approaches  now; — 

Already  your  locks  are  silvered, 

And  winter  is  on  your  brow. 
Tour  talents,  your  time,  your  riches, 

To  Jesus,  your  Masterj  give ; 
Then  ask  if  the  world  around  you 

Is  better  because  you  live. 
You  are  nearing  the  brink  of  Jordan, 

But  still  there  is  work  for  you! 
Then,  <&c. 

195 

,4  PT  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid  ? 
A    Art  thou  sore  distressed  ? 
"Come  to  Me,"  saith  One,  and  coming. 
"Be  at  rest." 

2  Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him 

'  If  He  be  my  guide  1 
In  His  feet  and  hands  are  wound-prints, 
And  His  side." 


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3  Is  there  diadem  as  monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns  ? 
'Yes,  a  crown  in  very  surety,  . 
But  of  thorns!" 

4  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What  my  future  here  ? 
••  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labor, 
Many  a  tear." 

5  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last '. 
•■  Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  ended, 
Jordan  pa&t." 

6  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 
"  Xot  till  earth  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away."    Amex. 

196 

J  HATE  entered  the  valley  of  blessing, 
so  sweet, 
And  Jesus  abides  with  me  there ; 
And  His  spirit    and  blood   make  my 

cleansing  complete ; 
And  His  perfect  love  casteth  out  fear. 

Oh.  come  to  this  valley  of  blessing,  so  sweet, 
Where  Jesus  will  fullness  bestow — 

And  believe,    and  receive,    and  confess 
Him. 
That  all  His  salvation  may  know. 

2  There  is  peace  in  the  valley  of  bless- 

ing, so  sweet, 
And  plenty  the  land  doth  impart. 
And  there's    rest  for  the  weary- worn 

traveler's  feet, 
And  joy  for  the  sorrowing  heart. 

3  There  is  love  in  the  valley  of  bless- 

ings so  sweet,  "    ■ 

Such  as  none  but  the  blood- washed 

may  feel, 
When  heaven   comes  down  redeemed 

spirits  to  greet, 
And  Christ  sets  His  coveuant  seal. 

4  There's  a  song  in  the  valley  of  bless- ' 

ing,  so  sweet 

That  angels  would  fain  join  the  strain,  [ 

As  with  rapturous  faces  we  bow  at  His 

feet, 

Crving.  '■•  \Vorthy  the  Lamb  that  was  | 

slain."  I 


197 

COME    ye  disconsolate!  where'er  ye 
languish, 
Come  to  the  mercy  seat,  fervently 
kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here- 
tell  your  anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heav'n  can- 
not heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  stray- 

ing. 
Hope  of  the  penitent,   fadeless  and 

pure ! 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,   tenderly 

saying, 
Earth    has  no  sorrow    that    heaven 

cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life,  see  waters 

flowing, 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  G-od,  pure 
from  above ; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love,  come,  ever- 
knowing, 

Earth  has  no  sorrows  but  heaves  can 
remove.  — — 

198 

LLFT  up,  lift  up  thy  voice  with  sing- 
ing, 
Dear  land,  with  strength  lift  up  thy 
voice !  .      - 

The  kingdoms  of  the  earth  are  bringing 
Their  treasures  to  thy  gates — rej oice ! 
Arise  and  shine  in  youth  immortal. 

Thy  light  is  come,  thy  King  appears.' 
Beyondthe  Century's  swinging  portal. 
Breaks  a    new   dawn — the  thousand 
years  1 

2  And  shall  His  flock    with   strife   be 

riven  ? 
Shall  envious linesHis  church  divide. 
When  He,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 
Stands  at  the  door  to  claim  His  bride  " 

3  Lift  up  the  gates !  bring  forth  obla- 

tions! 
One  crowned  with  crowns  a  message 
brines.  v. 

His  word,  a  sword  to  smite  the  nations  : 
His  name,   the  Christ,  the  King  of 
Kings. 


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4  He  comes !    let  all  the  earth    adore 
Him; 

The  path  His  human  nature  trod 
Spreads  to  a  roval  realm  before  Him, 

The  Life  of  life,  the  Word  of  God  ! 

199 

SHALL  we  meet  beyond  the  river. 
Where  the  surges  cease  to  roll? 
Where,  in  all  the  bright  forever, 
Sorrow  ne'er  shall  press  the  soul  ? 
Shall  we  meet,  shall  we  meet, 

Shall  wemeet  beyond  the  river? 
Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river. 
Where  the  surges  cease  to  roll? 

2  Shall  we  meet  in  that  blest  harbor  ? 
When  our  stormy  voyage  is  o'er  ? 

Shall  we  meet  and  "cast  the  anchor 
By  the  fair,  celestial  shore? 

3  Shall  we  meet  in  yonder  city, 
Where  the  tow'rs  of  crystal  shine  ? 

■Where  the  walls  are  all  of  jasper, 
Built  by  workmanship  divine  ? 

4  Shall  we  lut  e  t  with  Christ  our  Saviour; 
-When  He  comes  to  claim  His  own  .' 

■^hall  we  know  His  blessed  favor. 
And  sit  down  upon  His  throne  .' 

200 

VlTHEX  peace,  like  a  river,  attendeth 
ii      my  way. 

When  borrows,  like  sea-billows  roll: 
Whatever  my  lot,  Thou  hast  taught  me 
to  say. 
It  is  well,  it  is  well  with  my  soul. 
It  is  well  with  my  soid. 
It  is  well,  it  is  well  with  my  soul. 

2  Though  Satan  should  buffet,  though 

trials  should  come, 
Let  this  blest  assurance  control, 
That  Christ  hath  regarded  my  helpless 

estate. 
And  hath  shed  His  own  blood  for  my 

soul. 

3  My  sin— oh,  the  bliss  of  this  glorious 

thought— 
Mt  sin — not  in  part,  but  the  whole, 
Is  uailed  to  His  cross  and  I  bear  it  no 
more. 
Praise  the  Lord,   praise  the  Lord,   0 
mv  sou1. ! 

y 


;  4  And,   Lord,  haste  the  day  when  the 

faith  shall  be  sight, 
|     The  clouds  be  rolled  back  as  a  scroll. 
The  trump  shall  resound,  and  the  Lord 
shall  descend, 
"  Even  so" — it  is  well  with  my  soul. 

201 

VLL  the  glory  to  Jesus  be  given. 
That  life  and  salvation  are  free ; 
And  all  may  be  washed  and  forgiven. 

And  Jesus  can  save  even  me. 
Yes.  Jesus  is  mighty  to  save, 
I  And  all  His  salvation  may  know ; 
j     On  His  bosom  I  lean, 
j  And  His  blood  makes  me  clean. 

For  His  blood  can  wash  whiter  than 
snoto. 
j  2  From  darkness  and  sin  and  despair, 
\     Out  into  the  bight  of  His  love, 
j  Hehasbro  t  me  and  made  me  an  heir, 
j     To  kingdoms  and  mansions  above. 
|  3  Oh,  the  rapturous  heights  of  His  love, 
'•     The  measureless  depths  of  His  grace, 
My  soul  all  His  fullness  would  prove, 

And  live  in  His  loving  embrace. 
4  In  Him  all  my  wants  are  supplied, 
His  love  makes  ray  heaven  below. 
i  And  freely  His  blood  is  applied. 

His  blood    that  makes  whiter  than 
snow. 

202 

Of  WHAT  shall  I  do  to  be  saved 
•    From  the  sorrows  that  burden  my 
soul  ? 
'     Like  the  waves  in  the  storm 
When  the  winds  are  at  war, 
'  Chilling  floods  of  distress  o'er  me  roll. 
!     What  shall  I  do  ?  what  shall  I  do  ? 
j     O !  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved  ? 

2  0!  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved  ? 

'■  When  the  pleasures  of  youth  are  all  fled  ? 

And  the  friends  I  have  loved. 
'  From  the  earth  are  removed. 
And  I  weep  o'er  the  graves  of  the  dead— 

What  shall  I  do  ?  what  shall  I  do  .' 
I     O !  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved  ? 

3  0!  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved  ? 
When  sickness  my  strength  shall  sub- 
due? 

/     Or  the  world  ia  a  day. 


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59 


Like  a  cloud  roll  away, 
And  eternity  opens  to  view? 

What  shall  I  do  ?  what  shall  I  do  ? 

0 !  what  shall  I  do  to  he  saved? 
4  O  !  Lord  look  in  mercy  on  me, 

Come,  O  come  and  speak  peace  to  my 
soul  : 

Unto  whom  shall  I  flee. 

Dearest  Lord,  hut  to  Thee, 
Thou  canst  make  my  poor,hroken  heart 
whole  ; 

That  wiU  I  do !  that  wiU  I  do ! 

To  Jesus  I'll  go  and  be  saved ! 

203 

OH  !  the  clanging  hells  of  Time ! 
Night  and  day  they  never  cease ; 
We  are  wearied  with  their  chime. 
For  they  do  not  bring  us  peace ; 
And  we  hush  our  breath  to  hear, 

And  we  strain  our  eyes  to  see 
If  thy  shores  are  drawing  near, — 
Eternity!  Eternity! 

2  Oh,  the  clanging  bells  of  Time! 
How  their  changes  rise  and  fall, 

But  in  under  tone  sublime, 

Sounding  clearly  through  them  all, 
Is  a  voice  that  must  be  heard, 

As  our  moments  onward  flee, 
And  it  speaketh  ave  one  word, — 

Eternity !  Eternity ! 

3  Oh,  the  clanging  bells  of  Time! 
To  their  voices  loud  and  low, 

In  a  long,  unresting  line 
We  are  marching' to  and  fro; 

And  we  yearn  for  sight  or  sound, 
Of  the  light  that  is  to  be, 

Eor  the  breath  doth  wrap  us  round, — 
Eternity!  Eternity! 

4  Oh,  the  clanging  bells  of  Time ! 
Soon  their  notes  will  all  be  dumb, 

And  in  joy  and  peace  sublime, 
We  shall  feel  the  silence  come  ; 

And  our  souls  their  thirst  will  slake, 
And  our  eyes  the  King  will  see, 

When  thy  glorious  morn  shall  break, — 
Eternity!  Eternity! 


THERE'S  aland  that  is  fairerthan  day. 
And  by  faith  we  can  see  it  afar ; 


For  the  Father  waits  over  the  way, 
To  prepare  us  a  dwelling-place  there. 

In  the  sweet  by  and-by. 

We  shall  meet  on  that  beautiful  shore, 

In  the  sweet  by -and-by, 

We  shall  meet  on  that  beautiful  shore. 

2  We  shall  sing  on  that  beautiful  shore. 
The  melodious  songs  of  the  blest, 

And  our  spirits  shall  sorrow  no  more, 
Not  a  sigh  for  the  blessing  of  rest. 

3  To  our  bountiful  Father  above, 
We  will  offer  our  tribute  of  praise, 

For  the  glorious  gift  of  His  love, 
And  the  blessings  that  hallow  our  days. 

205 

OH,  turn  ye,  oh,  turn  ye,  for  why  will 
ye  die, 
When  God  in  great  mercy  is  coming  sc 

nigh? 
Now  Jesus  invites  you.  the  Spirit  says, 

"Come," 
And  angels  are  waiting  to  welcome  you 
home. 

2  How  vain  the  delusion,  thatiri  In'li' vou_ 

delay,  ^ 

Tour  hearts   may  grow  better,   your 

chains  melt  away ; 
Come  guilty,  come  wretched,  come  just 

as  you  are, 
All  helpless  and  dying,  to  Jesus  repair. 

3  The  contrite  in  heart  He  will  freely 

receive, 
Oh !  why  will  you  not  the  glad  message 

believe  ? 
If  sinbe  your  burden,  why  will  you  not 

come  ? 
'Tis  you  He  makes  welcome ;  He  bids 

vou  come  home. 

MUST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 
And  all  the  world  go  free  ?  .. \ 
No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one,    * 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 
Till  death  shall  set  me  free : 

And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 

3  Upon  the  crystal  pavement,  down 
At  Jesus'  pierced  feet 


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Witn  joy  I'll  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  His  dear  name  repeat. 

4  0  precious  cross !  0  glorious  crown ! 

0  resurrection  day ! 

Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  come  down, 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 

207 

THROUGH  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
I  must  go, 
Where  the  cold  waves  of  Jordan  roll ; 
But  the  promise  of  my  Shepherd  will,  I 
know, 
Be  the  rod'and  the  staff  to  my  soul. 
Even  now  down  the  valley  as  I  glide, 

1  can  hear  my  Saviour  say,  "Follow 
me!" 

And  with  Him  I'm  not  afraid  to  cross 

the  tide, 
There's  a  light  in  the  valley  for  me. 

|| :  There's  a  light  in  the  valley,  :|J 

There's  a  light  in  the  valley  for  me, 

And  nc  evil  roill  I  fear, 
^~  .  While  my  Shepherd  is  so  near, 

There's  a  light  in  the  valley  for  me. 

2  Now  the  rolling  of  the  billows  I  can 
hear, 
As  they  beat  on  the  turf -bound  shore; 
But  the  beacon  light  of  love  so  bright 
and  cleat', 
Guides  my  bark,  frail  and  lone,  safely 
o'er. 
I  shall  find  down  the  vallev  no  alarms, 
For  my  Saviour's  blessed  smile  I  can 
see; 
He  will  bear  me  in  His  loving,  mighty, 
arms, — 
There's  a  light  in  the  valley  forme. 


For  we  seek  a  better  country,  and  'tis 

there  we  long  to  be ; 
Yes,  we  long  to  swell  the  anthem  that 

forevermore  shall  ring, 
From  the  pure  in  heart  made  perfect  in 

the  palace  of  the  King. 

O  the  palace  of  the  King,  royal  palace  of 

the  King,- 
Where  our  Father  in  His  mercy  all  the 

ransomed  ones  will  bring; 
Where  our  sorrows  and  our  trials,  like  a 

dream  will  pass  away, 
And  our  souls  shall  divell  forever,  in  the 
of  endless  day. 


208 

'THIS 'a  goodly  pleasant  land  that  we 
X     pilgrims  journey  thro', 

And  our  Father's  constant  blessings  fall 
around  us  like  the  dew: 

But  its  sunshine  and  its  beauty  to  our 
hearts  no  joy  can  bring, 

lake  the  splendors  that  await  us  in  the 
palace  of  the  King. 

*n  this  goodly  pleasant  land  only  stran- 
gers now  are  we. 


2  Our  Redeemer  is  the  King;  what  a 

sacrifice  He  made, 
When  He  purchased  our  redemption, 

and  His  blood  the  ransom  paid ; 
In  His  cross  shall  be  our  glory,  to  that 

blessed  cross  we'll  cling, 
Till  we  reach  the  gates  that  open,  to  the 

palace  of  the  King, 
We  shall  see  Him  by  and  by,  hallelu- 
jah to  His  name !  " 
Thro'  the  blood  of  His  atonement,  life 

eternal  we  may  claim ; 
We  shall  cast  our  crowns  before  Him 

and  our  songs  of  vict'ry  sing, 
When  we  enter  in  triumphant,  to  the 

palace  of  the  King. 

209 

THEY  dream'd  not  of  danger,  those 
sinners  of  old, 
Whom  Xoah  was  chosen  to  warn ; 
By  frequent  transgressions  their  hearts 
had  grown  cold , 
They  laughed  his  entreaties  to  scorn : 
Yet  daily  he  called  them,  "oh,  come,  sin- 
ners, come, 
Believe  and  prepare  to  embark ! 
Receive  ye  the  message,  and  know  there 
is  room, 
For  all  who  will  come  to  the  Ark." 

Then  come,  come,  oh,  come; 

There's  refuge  alone  in  the  Ark, 
Receive  ye  the  message,  and  know  there  is 

room 
)      ,.o~  all  who  "vill  come  to  the  Ark. 


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2  He  could  not  arouse  them, unheeding 

they  stood, 
TJnmov'd  by  his  warning  and  prayer; 
The  prophet  "passed  in  from  the  oncom- 
ing flood, 
And  left  them  to  hopeless  despair ; 
The  floodgates  were  opened,  the  deluge 
came  on, 
The  heavens  as  midnight,  grew  dark, 
Too  late,  then  they  turned,  ev'ry  foot- 
hold was  gone, 
They  perished,  in  sight  of  the  Ark. 

3  0  sinners,  the  heralds  of  mercy  implore, 
They  cry, like  the  patriarch, "Come;" 

The  Ark  of  salvation  is  moored  to  your 
shore, 
Oh,  entt  r  while  yet  there  is  room ! 
The  storm-cloud  of  Justice  rolls  dark 
overhead, 
And  when  by  its  fur;/  you're  tossed, 
Alas,  of  your  perishing  souls  'twill  be 
said, 
"They   heard  —  they    refused  —  and 
wexe  lost!'' 


3  There  are  old 'and  forsaken  who  ling«? 

awhile 
In  homes  which  their  dearest  have  left; 
And  a  few  gentle  words  or  an  action  of 

love 
:   May  ch  eer  their  sad  spirit  s  bereft. 
!  But  the  Beaper  is  near  to  the  long  stand- 
ing com, 
|     The  weary  will  soon  be  set  free — 
1 1| : "Will  any  of  them, at  the  beautiful  gate, 
Be  waiting  and  watching  forme?  :|| 

4  Oh.  should  I  he  brought  there  by  the 

bountiful  grace 
!     Of  Him  who  delights  to  forgive, 
Though  I  bless  not  the  weary  about  in 

my  path , 
]     Pray  only  for  self  while  I  live,— 
I  Methinks  1  .should  mourn  o'er  my  sin- 
ful neglect. 
If  sorrow  in  heaven  can  be. 
1 1| : Should  no  one  I  love,  at  the  beautiful 
gate, 
Be  waiting  and  watching  for  me !  :l| 


j 


210 

"IT' HEX  my  final  farewell  to  the  world 
n  I  have  said, 

•   And  gladly  lie  down  to  my  rest ; 
"When  softly  the  watchers  shall  say, 
"  He  is  dead." 
And  fold  my  pale hands  o'ermy  breast; 
And  when,  with  my  glorified  vision  at 
last 
The  walls  of  "That  City  "  I  see, 
||:  Will  any  one  then  at  the  beautiful  gate 

Be  waiting  and  watching  for  me  !  :|| 
|| :  Be  waiting  and  watching, 
Be  ivaiting  and  watching  for  me?  :|| 

2  There  are  little  ones  glancing  about 
in  ray  path, 
In  want  of  a  friend  and  a  guide ; 
There  are  dear  little  eyes  looking  up 
into  mine, 
Whose  tears  might  be  easily  dried 
•But  Jesus  may  beckon  the  children  away 
In  the  midst  of  their  grief  and  their 
J     glee— 

fl:  Will  any  of  them,  at  the  beautiful 
gate, 
Be  waiting  and  watching  for  me?  :|| 


211 

I  LOVE  Thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 

With  His  own  precious  blood. 
2  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God! 
j     Her  walls  before  Thee  stand. 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye. 

And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 
]  3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall : 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
;  To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  gi^-m. 
\     Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 
4  Beyond  *uy  highest  joy 
!     I  prize  her  heavenly  ways,- 
j  Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
I     Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 
j  5  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last. 
|     To  Zion  shall  be  given 
.  The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield-, 
]     And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

212 

"ITTHILE  life  prolongs   its   precious 

•■  \\         light,  y 

Mercy  is  found  and  peace  is  giveir 


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But  soon,  ah,  soon,  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  "While  God  invites,how  blest  the  day! 
How  sweet  the  Gospel's    charming 

Bound! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pard'ning  God  is  found. 

3  Soon.borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 
Shall  dea  th  command  you  to  the  gra  ve,- 

Before  His  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be  ibund  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 
Xo  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  sball  rise,- 

Xo  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
No  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

5  Now  God  invites;  how  blest  the  day! 
How  sweet  the    Gospel's    charming 

sound! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away. 
While  yet  a  pard'ning  God  is  found. 

213 

4  MAZING  grace !    how    sweet   the 
-*:\.        sound, 

That  saved  a  wretch  like  me  ! 
Tonce  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 

Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  !T was  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to 

fear. 
And  grace  my  fears  relieved ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear. 
The  hour  I  first  believed. 

3  Thro'  many  dangers. toilsand  snares. 
1  have  already  come ; 

'Tis  grace  that  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  Yes.  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail. 
And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 

1  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

214 

HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  "it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy,  to  implore ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 

Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er,     ' 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 


3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 

Lest  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  bwn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 

Lest  perdition  thee  arrest. 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

215 

FAITH  is  a  living  power  from  heaven 
Which  grasps  the  promise  God  has 
given; 
Securely  fixed  on  Christ  alone, 
A  trust  that  cannot  be  o'erthrown. 

2  Eaith  finds  in  Christ  whate'er  we  need 
To  save  and  strengthen, guide  and  feed; 

Strong  in  His  grace  its  joys  to  share 
His  cross,  in  hope  His  crown  to  wear. 

3  Faith  to  the  conscience  whispers  peace. 

And  bids  the  mourner's  sighing  cease; 
By  faith  the  children's  right  we  claim. 
And  call  upon  our  Father's  name. 

4  Such  faith  in  us,  O  God,  implant. 
And  to  our  prayers  Thy  favor  grant 

In  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  saving  Son, 
Who  is  our  fount  of  health  alone. 

216 

J'pigj  midnight;  and  on  Olive's  brow. 
X     The  star  is    dimm'd    that   lately 
shone, 
'Tis  midnight ;  in  the  garden  now 
The  stiff  ring  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnight;  and  from  all  removed, 
The  Saviour  wrestles  lone  with  fears ; 

Ev'n  that  disciple  whom  He  loved 
Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3  'Tis  midnight ;   and  for  other's  guilt. 
The  Man  of  Sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 

Yet  He.  who  hath  in  anguish  knelt, 
Is  not  forsaken  by  His  God, 

4  ;  Tis  midnight;  and  from  ether-plains 
Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know ; 

I  Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe 

217  Prayer.    7s.    KeyD. 

tlOME.  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
>     Jesus  ioves  to  answer  prayer. 


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He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay, 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring, 

For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 


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2 19/f 'Shining  Shore.    Key  G. 

MY  'days  are  gliding  swiftly  by 
And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranjier. 


3  With  my  burden  I  begin, 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  ; 

Let  Thy  blood  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast, 

There  Thy  blood-  bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

218  /      P.  M.    Key  E. 

THERE'S  a  beautiful  land  on  high, 
To  its  glories  I  fain  would  fly, — 
When  by  sorrows  pressed  down,  I  long 
for  a  crown. 
In  that  beautiful  land  on  high. 
In  that  beautiful  land  III  be, 
From  earth  and  its  cares  set  free,- 
My  Jesus  is  there ;  He's  gone  to  prepare  \  on  a 


pilgri 
Would  not  detain  them  as  thev  fly. 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger.' 
For  O,  we  stand  on  Jordan  s  strand. 

Our  friends  are  passing  over, 
And  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 

2  We'll  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  dear. 
Our  heavenly  home  discerning': 

Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word, 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dark, 
We  need  not  cease  our  singing ; 

That  perfect  rest  naught  can  molest, 
Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow. 
Each  cord  on  earth  to  sever ; 

Our  King  says  "Come,''  and  there's  our 
home, 
Forever,  0  forever. 


A  place  in  that  land  for  me 

2  There's  a  beautiful  land  on  high, 
I  shall  enter  it  by  and  by : 

There,  with  friends,  hand"and  hand.  I 
shall  walk  on  the  strand, 
In  that  beautiful  land  on  high. 

3  There's  a  beautiful  land  on  high. 
Then  why  should  I  fear  to  die, 

When  death  is  the  way  To  the  realms 
of  day, 
In  that  beautiful  land  on  high. 

4  There's  a  beautiful  land  on  high, 
And- my  kindred  its  bliss  enjoy.- 

Methinks  I  now  see  How  they're  wait-  ^  ^-e  "' 
for  me, 


In  that  beautiful  land  on  high. 
5  There's  a  beautiful  land  on  high, 

And  though  here  I  oft  weep  and  sigh. 
My  Jesus  hath  said  That  no  tears  shall 
be  shed 

In  that  beautiful  land  on  high. 
C  There's  a  beautiful  land  on  kigh. 

Where  wenever  shall  sav  "good-bye  !' 
When  over  the  river  We're  Iiappv  for- 
ever, 

In  that  beautiful  land  on  higrh. 


AVE  are  waiting  by  the  river. 
t  T      We  are  watching  on  the  shore. 
Only  waiting  for  the  boatman. 
.      Soon  he'll  come  to  bear  us  o'er. 

2  Though  the  mist  hang  o'er  the  river. 
|     And  its  billows  loudly  roar, 

Yet  we  hear  the  song  of  angels. 
Wafted  from  the  other  shore. 

3  And  the  bright  celestial  city. — 
We  have  caught  such  radiant  gleams 

Of  its  towers,  like  dazzling  sunlight. 
With  its  sweet  and  peaceful  streams. 

called  for  many  a  loved  one. 
We  have  seeu  the  in  leave  our  side: 


I  With  our  Saviour  we  shall  meet  them 
When  we.  too.  have  crossed  the  tide. 

'  5  When  we've  passed  the  vale  of  shad- 
With  its  dark  and  chilling  tide,  [ows, 

i  In  that  bright  and  glorious  city 

:     We  shallevermore  abide. 

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MY  God  I  have  found 
The  thrice  blessed  ground. 
Where  life  and  where  joy.  and  true 
comfort  abound. 


S 


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Hallelujah  !  Thine  the  glory? 
Hallelujah  !  Amen  ! 
Hallelujah  !  Thine  the  glory! 
lievive  us  again. 

2  Tis  found  in  the  blood 
Of  Him  who  once  stood  \ 

My  refuge  and  safety,  my  surety  with 
God. 

3  He  bore  on  the  tree 
The  sentence  for  me, 

And  no\v  both  the  surety  and   sinner 
are  free. 

4  And  though  here  below 
'Mid  sorrow  and  woe, 

Sty  place  is  in  heaven  with  Jesus,  I 
know. 
1  5  And  this  I  shall  find, 
For  such  is  His  mind, 
"  He'll  not  be  in  Nglory  and  leave  me 
behind." 

222 

1TOLY.   holy,  holy!      Lord    God    Al- 
Al        mighty! 
Early  in  the  morning  our  song   shall 

rise  to  Thee. 
Holy,  holy,  holy!  Merciful  and  Mighty! 
>  Ind  in  three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity  ! 
2  Holv,  holy,  holv  !  all  the  saints  adore 

Thee, 
'■  'asting     down    their    golden    crowns 

around  the  glassy  sea  : 
( 'herubim  and  Seraphim  falling  down 

before  Thee, 
AYhich    wert  and    art.    and    evermore 

shalt  be. 
p  Holy,  holy,   holy!  tho'  Ike  darkness' 

hide  Thee, 
Tho'  ih e  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory 

may  not  see, 
Onlv  Thou  art  holv.  there   is  none  be- 
side Thee 
Perfect  in  pow"r.  in  love  and  purity. 
i  Holy,  holy,  holy !  Lord  God  Almighty ! 
All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  name 

in  earth,  and  sky.  and  sea;' 
Holy.  holy,  holy  !  Merciful  and  Mighty ! 
God  in  three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity ! 

Amen. 


223 

I)EVIVE  Thy  work,  O  Lord, 
\)    Thy  mighty  arm  make  bare ; 
Speak  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the 
dead, 
And  make  Thy  people  hear. 
lievive  Thy  work,  revive  Thy  work, 

And  give  refreshing  show'rs; 
The  glory  shall  be  all  Thine  own, 
The  blessing  shall  be  ours. 

2  Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord, 

Disturb  this  sleep  of  death  ,- 
Quicken  the  smouldring  embers  now. 
By  Thine  Almighty  breath. 

3  Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord, 
Create  soul-thirst  for  Thee ; 

And  hung'ring  for  the  bread  of  life. 
Oh,  may  our  spirits  be ! 

4  Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord, 
Exalt  Thy  precious  name; 

And  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  love 
Eor  Thee  and  Thine  inflame. 

224 

I'VE    found    a    Eriend;   oh,    such     a. 
Friend ! 
He  loved  me  ere  I  knew  Him  ; 
He  drew  me  with  the  cords'  of  love, 

And  thus  He  bound  me  to  Him. 
And  'round  my  heart  still  closely  twine 

Those1  ties  which  naught  can  sever, 
For  I  am  His  and  He  is  mine, 
Forever  and  forever. 

2  I've    found    a    Friend;    oh.    such  a 

Friend! 
'.    He  bled,  He  died  to  save  me^» 
And  not  alone  the  gift  of  life,  ^ 

But  His  own  sell  He  cave  me. 
Xaught  that  I  have,  my  own  f-call, 

I  hold  it  for  the  Giver ; 
My  heart,  my  strength,  my  life,  my  all 

Are  His,  and  His  forever. 

3  I've    found    a  'Friend;    oh,   such  a 

Friend ! 

All  power  to  Him  is  given  ; 
To  guard  me  on  my  onward  course, 

And  bring  me  safe  to  Heaven. 
Tli1  eternal  glories  gleam  afar. 

To  nerve  my  faint  endeavor; 


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So  now  to  watch,  to  work,  to  war, 

And  then  to  rest  forever. 
4  I've  found  a  Friend ;  oh,  such  Friend! 

So  kind,  so  true,  and  tender, 
So  wise  a  Counsellor  and  Guide, 

So  inighty  a  Defender ! 
From  Him,  who  loves  me  now  so  well, 

What  power  my  soul  can  sever  ? 
Shall  life  or  death,  or  earth  or  hell  ? 

Xo :  I  am  His  forever. 

225 

\I7"HEX  the  storms  of  life  are  raging, 
T  T      Tempests  wild  on  sea  and  land, 

1  will  seek  a  piace  of  refuge 

In  the  shadow  of  God's  hand. 
He  will  hide  me,  He  will  hide  me, 
Where  no  harm  can  e'er  betide  me; 
He  will  hide  me,  safely  hide  me 
In  the  shadow  of  His  hand. 

2  Though  He  may  send  some  affliction, 
'T  will  hut  make  me  long  for  home; 

For  in  love  and  not  in  anger, 
All  His  chastenings  will  come. 

3  Enemies  may  strive  to  injure, 
Satan  all  his  arts  employ ; 

He  will  turn  what  seems  to  harm  me 
Into  everlasting  joy. 

4  So,  while  here  the  cross  I'm  hearing, 
Meeting  storms  and  hillows  wild, 

Jesus  for  my  soul  is  caring. 
Xa  light  can  harm  His  Father's  child 

226 


4  Thine,  Jesus,  Thine, 
Soon  in  Thy  crown  to  shine, 
When  from  the  glory  Thou  shalt  come; 
And  with  Thy  saints  shall  take  me  home5, 
||:  Lord  Jesus  come.  :jj 

227 

LOXG  in  darkness  we  have  waited, 
For  the  shining  of  the  light; 
Long  have  felt  the  things  we  hated. 
Sink  us  still  in  deeper  night. 
Blessed  Jesus,  loving  Saviour! 

Tender,  faithful,  strong  and  true, 
Break  the  fetters  that  have  bound  us. 
Make  xts  in  Thyself  anew. 

2  Xow  at  last  the  Light  appeareth. 
Jesus  stands  upon  the  shore ; 

And  with  tender  voice  He  calleth. 
"Come  unto  Me."  "and  sin  no  more! 

3  Xothing  have  we.  hut  our  weakness, 
Xaught  hut  sorrow,  sin  and  care ; 

And  within,  is  loathesome  vileness, 
And  without  is  dark  despair. 

4  All  our  talents  we  have  wasted, 
All  Thy  laws  have  disobeyed; 

But  Thy  goodness  now  we've  tasted. 
In  Thy  robes  we  stand  arrayed. 


THIXE,  Jesus,  Thine, 
i   Xo  more  this  heart  of  mine 
Shall  seek  its  joy  apart  from  Thee; 
The  world  is  crucified  to  me. 

And  I  am  Thine. 

.A  nd  I  am  Thine. 
_'  Tliiiie.'Thine  alone, 
My  joy.  my  hope,  my  crown-; 
Xow  earthly  things  may  fadeand  die, 
They  charm  my  soul  no  more,  for  I 

Am  Thine  alone. 

Am  Thine  alone. 
3  Thine,  ever  Thine 
For  ever  to  recline, 
On  love  eternal,  fixed  and  sure, 
Yes,  I  am  Thine  for  evermore, 

||:  Lord,  Jesus,  Thine.  :|| 


5  Thou  hast  saved  us — do  Thou  keep  us, 
!     Guide  us  by  Thine  eye  divine. 
j  Let  the  Holy*  Spirit  teach  us. 
That  our  light  may  ever  shine. 
I  Blessed  Jesus  be  Thou  near  us. 
Give  us  of  Thy  grace  to-day; 
While  we're  calling  do  Thou  hear  us*, 
\Send  us,  now,  Thy  peace,  we  pray. 

228 

JESUS,  gracious  one,  calleth  now  to 
thee. 
"Come,  O  sinner,  come!" 
Calls  so  tenderly,  calls  so  lovingly, 

"Now,  O  sinner  come." 
Words  of  peace  and  blessing, 
Christ's  own  love  confessing : 
Hear  the  sweet  voice  of  Jesus. 

Full,  fuU  of  love; 
Calling  tenderly,  calling  lovingly, 
"  Come,  O  sinner,  come." 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


2  Still  He  -waits  for  thee,  pleading  pa- 

tiently, 
"Come,  0  come  to  Me!" 
•  Heavy-laden   one,  I  thy  grief  have 
borne, 
Come  and  rest  in  Me." 
Words  with  love  oerflowing, 
Life  and  bliss  bestowing. 

3  Weary,  sin-sick  soul,  called  so  gra- 

ciously, 

Canst  thou  dare  refuse? 
Mercy  offered  thee,  freely,  tenderly, 

Wilt  thou  still  abuse? 
Come,  for  time  is  flying, 
Haste,  thv  lamp  is  dying. 

229 

I  WILL  sing  of  my  Redeemer 
And  His  wond'rous  love  to  me : 
On  the  cruel  cross  He  suffered, 
From  the  curse  to  set  me  free. 
Sing,  oh!  sing  of  my  Redeemer 

With  His  blood  He  purchased  me,- 
On  the  cross  He  sealed  my  pardon, 
Paid  the  debt  and  made  me  free, 
~*      And  made  me  free. 

2  I  will  tell  the  wondrous  story. 
How  my  lost  estate  to  save, 

In  His  boundless  love  and  mercy, 
He  the  ransom  freely  gave. 

3  I  will  praise  my  dear  Redeemer, 
His  triumphant  power  I'll  tell, 

How  the  victory  He  giveth 
Over  sin,  and  death,  and  hell. 

4  I  will  sin<£  of  my  Redeemer, 
And  His  heavenly  love  to  me; 

He  from  death  to  life  hath  brought  me, 
Son  of  God  with  Him  to  be. 

230 

TESTIS  CHRIST  is  passing  by, 
«J    Sinner,  lift  to  Him  Thine  eye, 
As  the  precious  moments  flee, 
Cry,  be  merciful  to  me! 

2  Lo !  He  stands  and  calls  to  thee, 
'"What  wilt  thou,  then,  have  of  me?" 
Rise,  and  tell  Him  all  thy  need ; 
Rise.  He  calleth  thee  indeed. 

3  "  Lord,  I  would  Thy  mercy  see: 
Lord,  reveal  Thy  love  tome; 


Let  it  penetrate  my  soul, 

All  my  heart  and  life  control." 

4  Oh,  how  sweet  the  touch  of  power 

Comes,— and  is  salvation's  hoax ; 

Jesus  gives  from  guilt  release. 

"Faith  hath  saved  thee,  goinpeaoe !" 

231 

COME  near  me,  O  my  Saviour ; 
Thy  tenderness  reveal;     , 
O,  let  me  know  the  sympathy 
Which  Thou  for  me  dost  feel, 

1  need  thee  every  moment ; 
Thine  absence  brings  dismay  i 

But  when  the  tempter  hurls  his  dart  s. 
'Twere  death  with  Thee  away. 

2  Come  near  me,  my  Redeemer, 
And  never  leave  my  side; 

My  bark,  when  toss'  on  trouble's  sea, 
The  storm  cannot  outride, 

Unless  Thy  word  of  power 
Arrest  the  surging  wave ; 

No  voice  but  Thine  its  rage  can  quell. 
No  arm  but  Thine  can  save. 

3  Come  near  me,  blessed  Jesus. 
I  need  Thee  in  my  joy. 

No  less  than  when  "the  direst  ills 

My  happiness  destroy: 
For  'when  the  sun  .shines  o'er  me 

And  flowers  strew  my  way, 
Without  Thy  wise  and  guiding  hand 

More  easily  I  stray. 

4  Be  near  me,  mighty  Saviour. 
When  comes  the  latest  strife; 

For  Thou  hast  through  death's  shad- 
ows pass'd 

And  ope'd  the  gates  of  life; 
And  when  among  the  ransom'd 

I  stand  with  crown  and  palm, 
To  Thee,  Divine,  unfailing  Friend, 

I'll  raise  eternal  psalm. 

232 

OSAFE  to  the  Rock  that  is  higher 
than  I, 
My  soul  in  ite  conflicts  and  sorrows 

would  fly ; 
So  sinful,  so  weary,  Thine,  Thine  would 

I  be: 
Thou  blest  "Rock  of  Ages,"  I'm  hid- 
-    ing  in  Thee. 


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^ 


Hiding  in  Thee,  Hiding  in  Thee, 
Thou  blest  "Hock  of  Ages," 
Tin  hiding  in  Thee. 

2  In  the  calm  ofthenoontide,in  sorrow's 

lone  hour, 
In  times  when  temptation  casts  o'er  me 

its  power : 
In  the  tempests  of  life,on  its  -svide.heav- 

ing  sea, 
Thou  blest  "  Rock  of  Ages."  I'm  hiding 

in  Thee. 

3  How  oft  in  the  conflict,  when  press'd 

by  the  foe, 
I  have  fled  to  my  Refuge  and  breathed 

out  my  woe ; 
How  often  when  trials  like  sea-billows 

roU. 
Have  I  hidden  in  Thee,  O  Thou  Rock 

of  my  soul. 

233 

TT'E'YE  journey'd  many  a  day 
t  V      Upon  an  ocean  wide, 
Amid  the  mist  and  spray 

Of  many  a  surging  tide ; 
But.  lo!  the  land  is  near! 

For  just  beyond  the  foam 

1  see  it  bright  and  clear. 

The  light  of  home,  sweet  home, 

There's  a  light  upon  the  shore,  brother, 
It  flashes  from  the  strand: 

The  night  is  almost  o'er,  brother. 
The  haven's  just  at  hand. 

2  "We've  had  our  storms  of  doubt. 
Our  rains  of  bitter  tears, 

Our  fightings  fierce  without, — 
"Within,  our  anxious  fears ; 

But.  lo!  the  storms  are  past, 
They  cannot  reach  us  more, 

"We've  sighted  land  at  last, 
The  blessed  stormless  shore. 

3  O  land  of  calmest  rest. 
"Where  suns  no  more  go  down ! 

O  haven  of  the  blest, 

"With  bliss  and  glory  crown'd ! 
Xo  more  the  storm,  the  dark. 

The  breakers  and  the  foam, 
Xo  more  the  wail,  for  hark ! 

We  hear  the  songs  of  home. 


234 


TAKE  my  life  and  let  it  be 
Consecrated,  Lord,  to  Thee; 
Take  my  hands  and  let  them  move 
At  the  impulse  of  Thy  love. 
All  to  Thee,  all  to  Thee. 
Consecrated,  Lord  to  Thee. 

2  Take  my  feet  and  let  them  be 
Swift  and  beautiful  for  Thee : 
Take  my  voice  and  let  me  sing 
Always — only — for  my  King. 

3  Take  my  lips  and  let  them  be 
Fill'd  with  messages  for  Thee ; 
Take  my  silver  and  my  gold. 
Xot  a  mite  would  I  withhold. 

4  Take  my  moments  and  my  days, 
Let  them  flow  in  endless  praise ; 
Take  my  intellect  and  use 
Ev'ry  pow'r  as  Thou  shalt  choose. 

5  Take  my  will  and  make  it  Thine, 
It  shall  be  no  longer  mine  : 

Take  my  heart,  it  is  Thine  own. 
It  shall  be  Thy  royal  thn^   . 

6  Take  my  love,  my  God,  I  ]>our 
At  Thy  feet  its  treasure  store ; 
Take  myself,  and  I  will  be 

I         Ever,  only,  all  for  Thee. 

235 

THE  Gospel  bells  are  ringing. 
Over  land,  from  sea  to  sea ; 
Blessed  news  of  free  salvation 

Do  they  offer  you  and  me. 
;  •  Eor  God  so  loved  the  world 

That  His  only  Son  He  gave, 
Whosoe'er  believeth  in  Him 

Everlasting  life  shall  have." 

Gospel  bells,  how  they  ring,- 
Over  land  from  sea  to  sea; 

Gospel  bells  freely  bring 
Blessed  neics  tv  you  and  me. 
2  The  Gospel  bells  invite  us 

To  a  feast  prepared  for  all ; 
Do  not  slight  the  invitation. 

Xor  reject  the  gracious  call. 
' '  I  am  the  bread  of  life  ; 

Eat  of  Me,  thou  hungry  soul, 
Tho'  your  sins  be  red  as  crimson, 
They  shall  be  as  white  as  wool." 


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3  The  Gospel  bells  give  warning, 
As  thej-  sound  from  day  to  day, 

Of  the  faith  which  doth  await  them 

Who  forever  will  delay. 
■  ■  Escape  ye.  for  thy  life ; 

Tarry  not  in  all  the  plain, 
Nor  behind  thee,  look,  O  never, 

Lest  thou  be  consumed  in  pain." 

4  The  Gospel  bells  are  joyful, 
As  they  echo  far  and  wide, 

Bearing  notes  of  perfect  pardon, 

Thro  a  Saviour  crucified. 
"  Good  tidings  of  great  joy 

To  all  people  do  I  bring, 
Unto  you  is  born  a  Saviour, 
Which  is  Christ  the  LoicV'andKing. 

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JOY  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come : 
The  mighty  God,  the  Everlasting 
Father  and  the  Prince  of  Peace. 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
The  mighty    God.    the  Everlasting 
Father  and  the  Prince  of  Peace. 
3  Joy  10  the  world  !  the  Saviour  reigns, 
The  mighty    God.   the    Everlasting 
Father  and  the  Prince  of  Peace. 
O  Praise  Him,  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and 
plains, 
The    mighty  God.    the    Everlasting 
Father  and  the  Prince  of  Peace. 
3  He  rules  the  earth  with   truth  and 
grace, 
The   mighty    God,   the    Everlasting 
Father"  and  the  Prince  of  Peace. 
And  saves  us  by  His  righteousness. 
The    mighty    God.   the   Everlasting 
Father  and  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

237 

AEULER  once  came  to  Jesus  by  night- 
To  ask  him  the  way  of  salvation 
and  light ; 
The  Master  made  answer  in  words  true 
and  plain, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again,  again." 

|| :"  Ye  must  be  bom  again,  :|| 
•       I  verily,  verily  say  unto  thee, 
Ye  7nustbe  bom  again." 
2  Ye  children  of  men, attend  to  the  word 
So  solemnly  uttered  bv  Jesus  the  Lord, 


And  let  not  this  message  to  you  be  in 

vain, 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again,  again." 

3  O  ye  who  would  enter  that  glorious 

rest, 
And  sing  with  the  ransom'd  the  song  of 

the  blest, 
The  life  everlasting  if  ye  would  obtain, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again,  again." 

4  A  dear  one  in  heaven  thy  heart  yearns 

to  see, 

At  the  beautiful  gate  may  be  watching 
for  thee ; 

Then  list  to  the  note  of  this  solemn  re- 
frain, 

;l  Ye  must  be  born  again,  again." 

238     .  Justice. 

CUT  it  down,  cut  it  down, 
Spare  not  the  fruitless  tree ! 
It  spreads  a  harmful  shade  around, 
It  spoils  what  else  were  useful  ground 
Kb  fruit  for  years  on  it  I've  found, 
Cut  it  down,  cut  it  down. 
Mercy. 

2  One  year  more,  one  year  more. 
O  spare  the  fruitless  tree ! 

Behold  its  branches  broad  and  green . 
Its  spreading  leaves  have  hopeful  been 
Some  fruit  thereon  may  yet  be  seen, 
One  year  more,  one  year  more. 
Justice. 

3  Cut  it  down,  cut  it  down, 
And  biirn  the  worthless  tree  ! 
For  other  use  the  soil  prepare, 
Some  other  tree  will  flourish  there. 
And  in  my  vineyard  much  fruit  bear, 
Cut  it  down,  cut  it  down. 

Mercy. 

4  One  year  more,  one  year  more. 
For  mercy,  spare  the  tree! 
Another  year  of  care  bestow, 

On  its  fair  form  some  fruit  may  grow. 
If  not — then  lay  the  cumbrer  low. 
One  year  more,  one  year  more. 

5  Still  it  stands,  still  it  stands, 
A  fair^  but  fruitless  tree ! 

The  Master,  seeking  fruit  thereon 
Has  come — but  griev'd  at  finding  none, 
Now  speaks  to  Justice — Mercy  flomi- 
Cut  it  down,  cut  it  down. 


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IT  may  be  at  morn,  when  the  day  is 
awaking. 
When    sunlight    thro'    darkness    and 

shadow  is  breaking, 
That  Jesus  will  come  in  the  fullness  of 

glory, 
To  receive  from  the  world   "His  own." 
O  Lord  Jesus,  how  loan,  how  long 
Ere  we  shout  the  glad  song, 
Christ  returneth. Hallelujah .'  hallelujah ! 
Amen,  hallelujah.'  Amen. 

2  It  may  be  at  middav.   it  may  be  at 

twilight, 

It  may  be  perchance,  that  the  black- 
ness of  midnight 

Will  burst  into  light  in  the  blaze  of 
His  glory, 

"When  Jesus*  receives  "  His  own.'' 

3  While  its  hosts  cry  Hosanna,  from  3  Is  Jesus  waiting  to  relieve 

heaven  descending,  A  wanderer  like  me. 

With  glorified  saints  and  the  angels  at-  Who  chose  the  Father's  house  to  leave  ? 

tending,  O  wand'rer.  "  eonie  and  see." 

With  grace  on  His  brow,  like  a  halo  of  4  j_3  Jesus  ready  now  to  save 

ttt-i^t  r^ '            .         „.  A  guiltv  one  iike  me  ? 

Will  Jesus  receive  'His  own.  ^Tho  bro't  Him  to  the  cross  and  grave  ? 

4  Ojoy!      O  delight!     should     we  go  Come,  guilty  one,  and  see. 

without  dving.  040 

^  no«^°  *adne5S-  n°  dread  and  A  WHAT  a  Saviour  that  He  died  for 
CaU^li^^l.tlie  ■*"*»*«&  °ur  From  condemnation  He  hath  made  me 


O.  why  not  accept  His  salvation. 

And  throw  off  thy  burden  of  sin. 
4  Why  do  you  wait,  dear  brother, 

The  harvest  is  passing  away. 
Your  Saviour  is  longing  to  bless  you, 

There's  danger  and  death  in  delay, 

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iS  Jesus  able  to  redeem 
A  sinner  lost  like  me  ? 
My  sins  so  great,  so  many  seem ! 
O  sinner,  •'  come  and  see. 
The  blood  that  Jesus  shed  of  old. 

Was  shed  for  you  and  me: 
And  there  is  room  within  the  fold — 
O  "  come  to  Him  and  see." 
2  Is  Jesus  willing  to  forgive 

A  rebel  child  like  me  ? 
Who  would  not  in  His  favor  live  ? 
O  rebel,  •come  and  see." 


Lord  into  glory. 
When  Jesus  receives 


Hi- 


240 

Vt'HY  do  yon  wait,  dear  brother. 
M     0  why  do  you  tarry  so  long ) 

Your  Saviour  is  waiting  to  give  you 
A  pl-.u-e  in  His  sanctified  throng. 
Why  not?  why  not} 

Why  not  come  to  Him  now? 
Why  not?  why  not? 
Why  not  come  to  Him  now  ? 

2  What  do  you  hope,  dear  brother. 
To  gain  by  a  further  delay  ? 

There's  no  one  to  save  you  but  Jesus, 
There's  no  other  way  but  His  way. 

3  Do  you  not  feel,  dear  brother. 
His  Spirit  now  striving  within  ? 


L        free ■ 

i  '-p0  taat  believeth  on  the  Son,"  saith 

j        lie. 

"  Hath  everh sting  life." 
"  Verily,  verily.  I  say  unto  you. 
Yerily.  verily."  message  ever  new  .• 
■He  that  believeth  on  the  Son,"  'tis  true, 
■Hath  everlasting  life," 

2  All  my  iniquities  on  Him  were  laid. 
All  mv  indebtedness  by  Him  was  paid; 
All  who  believe  on  Him,  the  Lord  hath 

said. 

''Have  everlasting  life." 

3  Tho'  poor  and  needy,  I  can  trust  my 

Lord. 
Tho'  weak  and  sinful  I  believ-  3Bs  word  ; 
O  glad  message  !  every  eniid  of  God, 
•■Hath  everlasting  life.'' 


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4  Th'o'  all  unworthy,  yetl  will  not  doubt, 
For  Him  tha^conieth,  He  will  not  cast 

out, 
"  He  that  believeth,"  0  the  good  news 

shout. 

'•  Hath  everlasting  life." 

243 

IF  never  the  gaze  of  sun  and  moon, 
On  the  blessed  home  above, 
From  whence  are  its  rays  of  wondrous 
noon  ? 
O  •'  the  Lamb  is  the  light  thereof." 
They  shall  walk  in  white,  there  shall  be 
no  night 
In  the  fadeless  home  above,- 
And  the  shout  shall  ring  as  the  ransomed 
sing, 
O  ''the  Lamb  is  the  light  thereof" 

2  And  thus  saith  the  page  of  Holy  Writ, 
Of  the  land  of  song  and  love, 

"  The  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it," 
And  '•the  Lamb  is  the  light  thereof." 

3  Then  follow  Him,  till  the  eye  grows 

dim. 
And  the  soul,  as  ark-freed  dove, 
Shall  speed  away  to  realms  of  day, 
"W  here  '  'the  Lamb  is  the  light  thereof. ' ' 

244 

OHOW  happy  are  we, 
Who  in  Jesus  agree, 
And  expect  His  return  from  above ; 
We  sit  'neath  His  vine,  and  delight- 
fully join 
In  the  praise  of  His  excellent  love. 
O  how  happy  are  we, 
Who  in  Jesus  agree. 
How  happy,  hoiv  happy  are  we. 

2  When  united  to  Him, 

We  partake  of  the  stream 
Ever  flowing  in  peace  from  the  throne, 

We  in  Jesus  believe  and  the  spirit 
receive 
That  proceeds  from  the  Father  and  Son. 

3  We  remember  the  word 
Of  our  crucified  Lord. 

When  He  went  to  prepare  us  a  plaee, 
•  I  will  come  in  that  day  and  will 
take  you  away. 
And  admit  to  a  sight  of  My  face." 


4  Come,  Lord,  from  the  skies 

And  command  us  to  rise 
To  the  mansions  of  glory  above ; 

With  Thee  to  ascend  and  eternity 
spend, 
In'a  rapture  of  heavenly  love. 

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BLESSED  hope  that  in  Jesus  is  given. 
In  our  sorrow  to  cheer  and  sustain. 
.  That  soon  in  the  mansions  of  Heaven, 
|     We  shall  meet  with  our  loved  ones 

again. 
Blessed  hope,  blessed  hope, 

We   shall  meet   with  our  lov'd  ones 
again, 
j  Blessed  hope,  blessed  hope, 

We  shall  meet    with    our  lovd  ones 
I         again. 

!  2  Blessed  hope  in  the  word  God  has 
spoken, 
All  our  peace  1  >y  th  at  word  we  obtain  j 
j  And  as  sure  as  God's  word  was  ne'er 
broken. 
We  shall  meet  with  our  lov'd  ones 
again. 
3  Blessed  hope !  how  it   shines  in  our 
sorrow, 
Like  the  star  over  Bethlehem's  plain; 
That  it  may  be,  withHhn,  ere  the  mor- 
row, 
We  shall  meet  with  our  lov'd  ones 
again. 
•4  Blessed  hope !  the  bright  star  of  the 
morning, 
That  shall  herald  His  comingto reign  ( 
O  the  glory  that  waits  its  fair  dawning, 
When  we  meet  with  our  lov'd  ones 
again. 

246 

ODO  not  let  the  Word  depart. 
And  close  thine  eves  against  the 
light ; 
Poor  sinner,  harden  not  thy  heart ; 
Thou  would'st  be  saved— Why  not 
to-night  ? 
\\:  Why  not  to-night  I  Why  not  to-night  f 
Thouxvould'st  be  saved — Why  not  to- 
night ?:\\ 


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tted. 


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&  To-morrow's  sun  may  never  rise, 
To  bless  thy  long  deluded  sight ; 
This  is  the  time !  0  then  he  wise ! 
I  Thou  wouldst  he   saved— Why  not 
to-night? 

3  The  world  has  nothing  left  to  give — 
It  has  no  new,  no  pure  delight; 

|0  try  the  life  which  Christians  live ! 
Thou  would' st  be  saved — Why  not 
to-night  ? 

4  Our  blessed  Lord  refuses  none 
Who  would  to  Him  their  souls  unite  ; 

Then  be  the  work  of  grace  begun ! 
Thou   would'st  be    saved—  Why  not 
to-night  ? 

847 

0  tender  and  sweet  was  the  Master's 
voice, 
As  He  lovingly  called  to  me, 
"Come  over  the  line,  it  is  only  a  step — 
I  am  waiting,  my  child,  for  thee." 
Over  the  line,''  hear  the  sweet  refrain. 
Angels  are  chanting  the  heavenly  strain; 
"  Over  the  line.'"  Why  should  I  remain 
With  a  step  between  me  and  Jesus  ? 

I  But  my  sins  are  many,  my  faith  is 
smali. 
Lo !  the  answer  came  quick  and  clear; 
Thou  needest  not  trust  in  thyself  at  all, 
Step  over  the  line,  I  am  here." 

J  But  my  flesh  is  weak,  I  tearfully  said. 

And  the  way  I  cannot  see  • 
[  fear  if  I  try 'I  may  sadly  fail, 

And  thus  may  dishonor  Thee. 

J:  Ah,  the  world  is  cold,  and  I  cannot  go 
back, 

Press  forward  I  surely  must; 
C  will  place  my  hand  in  His  wounded 
palm, 

Step  over  the  line  and  trust. 
'Over  the  line,"1  hear  the  sweet  refrain, 
Angels  are  chanting  the  heavenly  strain  ; 
'  Over  the  line,''1 — I  will  not  remain, 
Vll  cross  it  and  go  to  Jesus. 


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SAVE,  Jesus,  save ! 
Thy  blessing  now  we  crave ; 


For  every  anxious  sinner  here, 
O  let  Thy  mercy  now  appear, 
Lord  Jesus,  save,  Lord  Jesus,  save. 

2  Save,  Jesus,  save ! 
Thy  banner  o'er  us  wave, 
Of  love  eternal  and  divine : 

O,  Lord,  let  each  one  here  be  Thine, 
Lord  Jesus,  save,  Lord  Jesus,  save. 

3  Save,  Jesus,  save! 

Thou  conqueror  o'er  the  grave, 
G-ive  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  to  the  troubled,whisper  "Peace." 
Lord  Jesus,  save,  Lord  Jesus,  save. 

4  Save,  Jesus,  save ! 

And  Thou  alone  shalt  have 
The  glory  of  the  work  divine, 
Yea.  "endless  praises  shall  be  Thine! 
Lord  Jesus,  save,  Lord  Jesus,  save. 

249 

TEMPTED  and  tried! 
O  the  terrible  tide 
May  be  raging  an  1  deep,  may  be  wrath- 
ful  and  wide ! 
Yet  its  fury  is  vain, 
For  the  Lord  shall  restrain, 
And  for  ever  and  ever  Jehovah  shall 
reign. 
Tempted  and  tried, 
Yet  the  Lord  at  thy  side, 
ShaU  guide  thee  and  keep  thee, 
Though  tempted  and  tried. 

2  Tempted  and  tried, 
There  is  One  at  thy  side, 

And  never  in  vain  shall  His  children 
confide ! 

He  shall  save  and  defend 

For  He  loves  to  the  end, 
Adorable  Master  and  glorious  Friend! 

3  Tempted  and  tried, 
Whate'er  may  betide. 

In  His  secret   pavillion  His    children 
shall  hide. 
'Xeath  the  shadowing  wing 
Of  Eternity's  King, 
His  children  shall  trust,  and  His  ser- 
vants shall  sing. 

4  Tempted  and  tried !  f 
Yet  the  Losd  will  abide 


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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


Keeper 


Thy   faithful   Redeemer,     thy 
and  Guide. 
Thy  Shield  and  thy  Sword, 
Thine  exceeding  Reward, 
Then  enough  for  the  servant  to  he  as 
his  Lord. 
5  Tempted  and  tried, 
The  Saviour  who  died, 
Hath  called  thee  to  suffer  and  reign  hy 
His  side ; 
His  cross  thou  shalt  hear :  * 

And  His  crown  thou  shalt  wear, 
And  for  ever  and  ever  His  glory  shalt 
share,  j, 

250  9 

AOME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
\J  And  let  our  joys  he  known, 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

We're  marching  to  Zion, 

Beautiful,  beautiful  Zion; 

We're  marching  upward  to  Zion, 

That  beautiful  city  of  God. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
Who  never  knew  our  God: 

But  children  of  the  heav'nly  King. 
But  children  of  the  heav'nly  King, 
May  speak  their  joys  ahroad, 
May  speak  their  joys  ahroad. 

3  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 
A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields. 
Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields. 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets, 

Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

4  Then  let  our  songs  ahound, 
And  every  tear  he  dry: 

"We're  marching  through Immanuel's 

ground. 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's 

ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

251 

1C  ANXOT  tell  how  precious 
The  Saviour  is  to  me, 
Since  I  have  Him  accepted, 
And  He  hath  made  me  free.; 


1  cannot  tell  His  goodness, 
Enough  to  satisfy ; 

And  if  you'll  only  take  Him, 
You'll  see  the  reason  why. 
1  cannot  tell  hoie  precious 
The  Saviour  is  to  me; 
I  only  can  entreat  you- 
To  come  and  taste,  and  see. 

2  I  cannot  do  for  Jesus 

As  much  as  I  should  like; 
But  I  will  e'er  endeavor 

To  work  with  all  my  might; 
For,  was  not  my  dear  Saviour 

For  sinners  crucified  ? 
For  me,  then,  surely.  Jesus 

Hung  on  the  cross  and  died. 

3  Whene'er  I  think  of  Jesus, 
I  cannot  hut  rejoice ; 

To  me  He's  ever  precious. 

For  Him  I  raise  my  voice ; 
I  know  He  has  in  glory 

A  home  prepared  for  me, 
Where  I  shall  live  forever 

So  happv  and  so  free. 

252 

BEATTTIF17L  valley  of  Eden ! 
Sweet  is  thy  noon-tide  calm ; 
Over  the  hearts  of  the  weary. 
Breathing  thy  waves  of  halnr.. 
Beautiful  valley  of  Eden, 
Home  of  the  pure  and  bleat 
How  often  amid  the  wild  bUloivs; 
I  dream  of  thy  rest — sweet  rat! 

2  Over  the  heart  of  the  mourner 
Shineth  thy  golden  clay, 

Wafting  the' songs  of  the  angels 
Down  from  the  far  away. 

3  There  is  the  home  of  my  Saviour: 
There  with  thehlood-washed  throng. 

Over  the  highlands  of  glory 
Bolleth  the  great  new  song. 

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FLEECE  and  wild  the  storm-is  raging; 
Bound  a  helpless  hark, 
On  to  doom  'tis  swiftly  driving. 
O'er  the  water's  dark  ! 
Joy,  O  joy.  behold  the  Sari'-ur, 
Joy,  Ojoy.  fiic -message hear... 


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"  I'll  stand  by  until  the  morning, 
I've  come  to  save  you,  do  not  fear." 

Yes,  I'll  stand  by  until  the  morning, 
I've  come  to  save  you,  do  not  fear. 

2  Weary,  helpless,  hopeless  seamen, 
Fainting  on  the  deck. 

With  what  joy  theyhail  their  saviour, 
As  he  hails  the  "wreck ! 

3  On  a  wild  and  stormy  ocean, 
Sinking  'neath  the  wave, 

Souls  that  perish  heed  the  message, 
Christ  has  come  to  save! 

4  Daring  death,  thy  soul  to  rescue, 
He  in  love  has  come, 

Leave  the  wreck  and  in  Him  trusting, 
Thou  shalt  reach  thy  home ! 

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we're  sared  *»y the  hlood 

}  }      That  was  drawn  from  the  side 

Of  Jesus  our  Lord, 
When  He  languished  and  died. 
Hallelujah  to  God, 

For  redemption  so  free ; 
HaMelujah,  Hallelujah. 
Hear  Saviour,  to  Thee. 

2  O  yes,  'tis  the  blood 

Otl  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  ; 
He  conquered  the  grave, 
And  He  liveth  again. 

3  We're  saved  by  the  blood, 
We  are  sealed  by  its  power; 

'Tis  life  to  the  soul, 
And  its  hope  every  hour. 

4  That  blood  is  a  fount 
Where  the  vilest  may  go, 

And  wash  till  their  souls 
Shall  be  whiter  than  snow, 

5  We're  saved  by  the  blood, 
Hallelujah,  again; 

We're  saved  by  the  blood, 
Hallelujah,  Amen. 

255 

/  101IE  souls  that  are  longing  for  pleas- 
\J        ure. 

Our  Saviour  has  pleasures  to  give ; 
Come  find  in  His  love  the  rare  treasure, 

That  makes  every  true  pleasure  live. 
Come  nolo  saith  the  Lord,  let  us  reason, 

Come  noiv  and  your  purpose  declare  ,- 


;  Is  it  pleasures  of  sin  for  a  season, 
;      Or  pleasures  the  glorified  share? 

2  The  pleasures  of  sin  are  deceiving, 

They've  nothing  foryesterday'spain, 
But  hope  of  to-morrow  receiving, 

And  then,  it's — To-morrow — again. 
,  3  The  pleasures  of  sin  are  all  fleeting, 
'     They  vanish  with  life'spassing  morn : 
Like  dew-drops  the  morning  sun  greet- 
ing. 
They  glisten  and  then  they  are  gone. 

4  Then  all  who  are  longing  for  pleasure,  / 
Ye  weary  and  all  who  are  worn ; 

Come  find  In  the  Lord  a  sure  treasure, 
That  from  you  shall  never  be  torn.   9 

5  Of  .Jesus,  thy  choice  be  now  makina 
Redeemer,  and  Saviour,  and  Lord ;   1 

And  soon  in  the  glory  awaking, 
You'll  share  in  the  Saint's  blest  reward. 


256  S 


MY  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair; 
Xor    pain,    nor    death  can   enter 
there: 
Its  glittering  tow'rs  the  san  out-shine  ; 
That  heav'nly  mansion  shall  be  mine. 
Tm  going  home,  I'm  going  home, 
Tm  going  home  to  die  no  more, 
To  die  no  more,  to  die  no  more, 
Tm  going  home  to  die  no  more. 

2  My  Father's  house  is  built  on  high : 
Far,' far  above' the  starry  sky; 
When  from  this  earthly  prison  free, 
That  heav'nly  mansion  mine  shall  be. 

3  Let  others  seek  a  home  below, 
Which  flames  devour,or  waves  o'erflow, 
Ee  mine  a  happier  lot  to  own, 

A  heav'nly  mansion  near  the  throne. 

4  Thfn  fail  this  earth,  let  stars  decline, 
And  sun  and  moon  refuse  to  shine, 
All  nature  sink  and  cease  to  be. 

That  heav'nly  mansion  stands  for  me. 

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[rHAT  tho'  clouds  are  hovering  o'er 


w 


And  I  seem  to  walk  alone — 
Longing. 'mid  my  cares  and  crosses. 
For  the  joys  that  now  are  liown — 


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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


If  I've  Jesus,  'Jesus  only," 
Then  my  sky  will  have  a  gem ; 

He's  a  Sun  of  brightest  splendor, 
And  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

2  "Whattho'  all  my  earthly  journey 
Bringeth  naught  but  weary  hours, 

And,  in  grasping  for  life's  roses, 
Thorns,  I  find  instead  of  flow'rs — 

If  I've  Jesus,  "  Jesus  only," 
I  possess  a  cluster  rare ; 

He's  the  "Lily  of  the  Valley," 
And  the  '•  llose  of  Sharon'"  fair. 

3  What  tho''  all  my  heart  is  yearning. 
For  the  loved  of1  long  ago — 

Bitter  lessons  sadly  learning 
From  the  shadowy  page  of  woe — 

If  I've  Jesus.  "Jesus  only," 
He'll  be  with  me  to  the  end ; 

And,  unseen  by  mortal  vision, 
Angel  bands" will  o'er  me  bend. 

4  When  I  soar  to  realms  of  glory, 
And  an  entrance  I  await. 

If  I  whisper,  "Jesus  onlv!" 
Wide  will  ope  the  pearly  gate; 

When  I  join  the  heavenly  chorus, 
And  the  angel  hosts  I  see. 

Precious  Jesus,  "Jesus  only," 
Will  my  theme  of  rapture  be. 

258 

ll/HOMhave  I  Lord,  in  heav'n  but 

>>  Thee? 

None  hut  Thee!  None  but  Thee! 
And  this  my  song  thro1  life  shall  be, 
Christ  for  me!  Christ  for  me! 
He  hath  for  me  the  wine  press  trod. 
He  hath  redeemed  me  "by  His  blood," 
And  reconciled  my  soul  to  God, 
Christ  for  me !  Christ  for  me ! 

2  I  enw  not  the  rich  their  joys, 
Christ  for  me !  Christ  for  me ! 

I  covet  not  earth's  glitt'ring  toys, 
Christ  for  me !  Christ  for  me ! 
Earth  can  no  lasting  bliss  bestow. 
"  Fading  "  is  stamped  on  all  below; 
Mine  is  a  joy  no  end  can  know, 
Christ  for  nie !  Christ  for  me! 

3  Tho'  with  the  poor  be  cast  my  lot, 
Christ  for  me !  Christ  for  me ! 

'•  He  knoweth  "best," — T  murmur  not, 


Christ  for  me!  Christ  for  me! 

Tho'  "  Vine  and  Fig-tree"  blightassail, 

The  "labor  of  the  Olive  fail," 

And  death  o'er  flocks  and  herds  prevail, 

Christ  for  me  !  Christ  for  me ! 

4  Tho'  I  am  now  on  hostile  ground, 
Christ  for  me !  Christ  for  me ! 
And  sin  besets  me  all  around, 
Christ  for  me !  Christ  for  me  ! 

Let  earth  her  fiercest  battle  wage 
And  foes  against  my  soul  engage 
Strong  in  His  strength  I  scorn  their  rage, 
Christ  for  me  !  Christ  for  me  ! 

5  And  when  my  life  draw*  to  its  close, 
Christ  for  me  !  Christ  for  me ! 

Safe  in  His  arms  I  shall  repose, 
Christ  for  me !  Christ  for  me ! 
When  sharpest  pains  my  frame  pervade, 
And  all  the  powers  of  nature  fade 
Still  will  I  sing  thro'  death's  cold  shade, 
Christ  for  me !  Christ  for  me! 

259 

VI  "hen  Jesus  comes  to  reward  His  ser- 
M       •   vants. 
I     Whether  it  he  noon  or  night. 
Faithful  to  Him  will  He  find  us  watch- 
ing, 
With    our   lamps    all    trimm'd    and 
bright? 
j  O  can  we  say  we  are  ready,  brother  ? 
Ready  for  the  sovX  s  bright  home  1 
Say.  will  He  find  you  and  me  still  aatch- 

infJ- 
i  Waiting,  waiting  when  the  Lord  shall 
come? 

I  2  If  at  the  dawn  of  the  early  morning, 

He  shall  call  us  onefby  one, 
When  to  the  Lord  \&e  restore  ourtalents, 

Will  He  answer  Thee— well  done  .' 
3  Have  we   been  true^'to  the  trust  He 

left  us? 
1     Do  we  seek  to  do  our  hest  ? 
If  in  our  hearts  there  is  naught  con- 
demns us, 
We  shall  have  a  glorious  rest. 

J  4  Blessed    are  those    whom  the  Lord 
finds  watching. 
In  His  glory  they  shall  share  ; 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


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If  he  shall  come  at  the  dawn  or  mid- 
night. 
Will  He  find  us  watching  there  ? 

260 

GLIDIXG  o'er  life's  fitful  -waters, 
Heavy  surges  sometimes  roll; 
And  we  sigh  for  yonder  haven, 
For  the  Home- land  of  the  soul. 
Blessed  Rome-land,  ever  frir  1 
Sin  can  never  enter  there,- 
But  the  soul,  to  life  awaking, 
Everlasting  bloom  shall  wear. 

2  Oft  we  catch  a  faint  reflection 
Of  its  bright  and  vernal  hills ; 

And.  tho'  distant,  how  we  hail  it ! 
How  each  her-t  with  rapture  thrills ! 

3  To  our  Father,  and  our  Saviour, 
To  the  Spirit,  T^ree  in  One.     ■ 

We  shall  sing  rl.ui  songs  of  triumph 
When  our  harvest  wort  is  done. 

4  'Tisthe  wearv  pilgrim's  Home-land. 
Where    each  'throbbing    care    shall 

cease ; 
And  our  longings  and  our  yearnings, 
Like  a  wave  be  hushed  to  peace. 

261    s 

I  HATE  heard  of  a  land  far  away  ; 
And  its  glories  no  tongue  can  de- 1 
clare  ; 
But  its  beauty  hangs  over  the  way, 
And  with  Jesus  I  long  to  be  there. 
To  be  there,  to  be  there, 
And  with  Jesus  I  long  to  be  there  ;    j 
To  be  there,  to  be  there, 
And  ivith  Jesus  I  long  to  be  there. 

2  There  are  foretastes  of  Heaven  below. 
There  are  moments  like  joys  of  the 

blest ;  9 

But  the  splendors  ho  mortal  can  know : 
Of  the  land  where  the  weary  shall  rest. 

3  In  That  noon-tide  of  glory  so  fair, 
In  the  gleam  of  the  river  of  life, 

There  are  joys  that  the  faithful  shall 

share ; 
*  O  how  sweetly  they  rest  from  the  strife. 

4  There  the  ransomed  with  Jesus  abide. 
In  the  shade  of  the  sheltering  fold; 

Evermore  by  Inimanuel's  side, 
They  shall  dwell  in  the  glory  untold.  I 


262 

L'AOK,  ye  saints,  the  sight  is  giorious. 
See  the  ' '  Man  of  Sorrows    now, 
From  the  fight  return  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow. 
Crown  Him.  crown  Him,  angels  croiun 
Him ! 
Crown  the  Saviour  "  King  of  kings." 
Grown  Him,  crown  Him .  angels  crown 
Him  ! 
Grown  the  Saviour  "King  of  kings.'" 

2  Crown   the   Saviour!   Angels  crown 

Him. 
Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  bring3, 
In  the  seat  of  pow'r  enthrone  Him, 
While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crown'd  Him, 
Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim, 

Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  Him, 
Own  His  title,  praise  His  name. 

4  Hark  !  the  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 
Hark!  these  lotid  triumphant  chords, 

Jesus  takes  the  highest  station. 
Oh.  what  jov  the  sight  affords. 

263  r# 

"ITtOl  LD  you  lose  your  load  of  sin ' 
?  T      Fix  your  eyes  upon  Jesus : 
Would  you  know  God's  peace  within? 
Fix  your  eyes  upon  Jesus. 
Jesus  icho  on  the  cross  did  die. 
Jesus  who  lives  and  reigns  on  high, 
He  alone  can  justify  • 
Fix  your  eyes  upon  Jesus. 

2  Would  you  calmly  walk  the  wave  ? 
Fix  your  eyes  upon  Jesus: 

Would  you  know  His  power  to  save  ? 
Fix  ybur  eyes  upon  Jesus. 

3  Would  yon  have  your  cares  grow  light? 
Fix  your  eyes  up  s  n  Jesus ; 

Would  you  songs  have  in  the  night ! 
Fix  your  eyes  upon  Jesus. 

4  Grieving,  would  you  comfort  know  ? 
Fix  your  eyes  upon  Jesus: 

Humble  be  when  blessings  flow, 
Fix  your  eyes  upon  Jesus. 

5  Would  you  strength  in  weakness  have! 

Fix  vour  eyes  upon  Jesus ! 

See  a  light  beyond  the  grave  ? 

Fix  your  eyes  upon  Jesus. 


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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


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THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 
Where  saints  immortal  reign, 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 
There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never  fading  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
That  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

2  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 
Stand  dress '  d  in  living  green ; 

So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

But  timorous  m  ortals  start  and  shrink 
To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 

And  linger,  trembling  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

3  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove. 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 

And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 

With  unbeclouded  eyes. 
Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood. 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er— 
Not  J  oi dan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold 
flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

265 

01  am  so  happy  in  Jesus, 
His  blood  has  redeem'd  me  from 
sin, 

1  weep  and  I  sing  in  my  gladness, 
To  know  He  is  dwelling  within. 

0  I  am  so  happy  in  Jesus, 

From  sin  and  from  sorrow  so  free; 
So  happy  that  He  is  my  Saviour, 
So  happy  that  Jesus  loves  me. 

2  0  I  am  so  happy  in  Jesus, 

He  taught  me  the  secret  of  faith, 
To  rest  in  believing  His  promise, 
And  trust  whatsoever  He  saith. 

3  01  am  so  happy  in  Jesus. 

1  lay  my  whole  soul  at  His  feet ; 
The  love  He  has  kindled  within  me 

Makes  service  and  suffering  sweet. 

4  01  am  so  happy  in  Jesus, 

If  earth  in  His  love  is  so  blest, 

What  .joy  in  His  glorified  presence, 

To  sit  at  His  feet  as  His  guest. 


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THE  gospel  trumpet's  sounding 
The  year  of  jubilee, 
And  grace  is  all  abounding, 
To  set  the  bondmen  free. 
Return,  return,  ye  captives    ■ 

Return  unto  your  home, 
The  gospel  trumpet's  sounding. 

The  jubilee  is  come  ! 
The  gospel  trumpet's  sounding, 
The  jubilee  is  come  ! 

2  Eorsake  your  wretched  service, 
Your  master's  claims  are  o'er; 

i     Avail  yourselves  of  freedom, 

1  Be  Satan's  slaves  no  more. 

3  A  better  Master's  calling, 
In  accents  true  and  kind ; 

He  asks  a  loving  service, 
And  claims  a  willing  mind. 

4  He  offers  you  salvation, 
And  points  to  joys  above : 

j     And,  longing,  waits  to  make  you    ' 
The  objects  of  His  love. 

5  In  living  faith  accept  Him, 
Give  up  all  else  beside ; 

While  grace  is  loudly  calling, 
Look  to  the  Crucified. 

267 

OHE  only  touched  the  hem  of  His  gar- 
kJ        nient 

As  to  His  side  she  stole, 
Amid  the  crowd  that  gather'd  around 
Him, 

And  straightway  she  was  whole. 

O  touch  the  hem  of  His  garment 
And  thou,  too,  shalt  be  free ; 

His  saving  pow'r  this  very  hour 
Shall  give  new  life  to  thee. 

2  She  came  in  fear  and  trembling  before 

Him, 
She  knew  her  Lord  had  come, 
She  felt    that    from   Him,  virtue   had 
healed  her. 
The  mighty  deed  was  done. 

3  He  turned  with  '  'daughter  be  of  good 

comfort, 
i     Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole." 


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And  peace  that  passeth  all  understand- 
ing 
With  gladness  filled  her  soul. 

268     WAji 


0 


THE  bitter  pain  and  sorrow 
That  a  time  could  ever  be, 


"When  I  proudly  said  to  Jesus, 
"  All  of  self,  and  none  of  Thee," 
All  of  self  and  none  of  Thee, 
All  of  self  and  none  of  Thee, 

^V^len  I  proudly  said  to  Jesus, 
'•'  All  of  self  and  none  of  Thee." 

2  Yet  He  found  me ;  I  beheld  Him 
Bleeding  on  th'  accursed  tree ; 

And  my  wistful  heart  said  faintly, 
•'  Some  of  self  and  some  of  Thee," 
Some  of  self  and  some  of  Thee, 
Some  of  self  and. some  of  Thee. 

And  my  wistful  heart  said  faintly, 
''  Some  of  self  and  some  of  Thee." 

3  Day  by  day  His  tender  mercy 
Healing,  helping,  full  and  free, 

Brought  me  lower,  while  I  whispered, 
"  Less  of  self  and  moreof  Thee," 
Less  of.self  and  more  of  Thee, 
Less  of  self  and  more  of  Thee, 

Brought  me  lower,  while  I  whispered, 
•'  Less  of  self  and.  moreof  Thee." 

4  Higher  than  the  highest  heaven, 
Deeper  than  the  deepest  sea, 

Lord.  Thy  love  at  last  has  conquered, 
';  None  of  self  and  all  of  Thee, 
None  of  self  and  all  of  Thee, 
None  of  self  and  all  of  Thee, 

Lord,  Thy  love  at  last  has  conquered. 
"  None  of  self  and  all  of  Thee.* 


269 

(^  AX  it  be  right  for  me  to  go 
J    On  in  this  dark,  uncertain  way? 
Say,  "  I  believe,"  and  yet  norknow 
Whether  my  sins  are  put  away  ? 
I  will  no  longer  doubt  Thee,  O  Lord ! 
I  will  forever  rest  in  Thy  word. 

2  Can  it  be  right,  in  doubt  to  wait, 
"Wait  for  the  day  that  tries  the  heart, 

E«e  I  shall  learn  what  is  my  state, 
Fearing  the  Judge  should  say  depart? 


3  Can  it  be  right,  such  loads  to  bear, 
"While  He  says   "  come.  I'll  give  you 

rest?" 
Bidding  me  cast  on  Hun  my  care, 
Leaning  in  love,  Upon  Hi's  breast. 

4  Can  it  be  right  to  doubt  His  pow'r, 
Both  to  forgive  and  vanquish  sin  ? 

Even  in  trials  of  darkest  hour, 
Cannot  His  love  give  peace  within  ? 

5  Can  it  be  right  no  soul  to  seek, 
Lest  I  should  prove  unfit  to  guide  ? 

Can  He  not  teach  my  tongue  to  speak. 
Will  He  not  ample  strength  provide  ? 

6  Can  it  be  right  with  suck  a  Lord,        / 
Even  to  dread  the  hour  of  death  ?       { 

Waiting  in  faith  the  great  reward. 
Cahniv  I'll  yield  mv  dving  breath. 

270 

FROM  the  riven  Rock  there  liowetb, 
Living  water  ever  clear ; 
"Weary  pilgrim  journeying  onward, 
Know  you  not  the  Fount  is  near  ? 
Jesus  is  the  Bock  of  Ages — 

Smitten,  stricken,  lo  !  Hr  di^s  ; 
From  His  side  a  living  fountain. 
Knoiv  you%not  it  satisfies  ! 

2  "  "Without  money,  without  merit," 
!     Jesus  calls,  "  Come  unto  Me." 

Thirsty  traveler,  be  encouraged. 
;     Know  you  not  the  Fount  is  free  l 

3  Fainting  in  the  desert,  dreary, 
Guilty  sinner,  hark !  'tis  He  ! 

'Tis  the  Saviour  still  entreating. 
Know  vou  not  He  calleth  thee  ? 

271 

THOTJ  ari.  coming,  O  my  Saviour. 
Thou  art  coming!  O  my  King. 
Every  tongue  Thy  name  confessing, 

"Well  may  we  rejoice  and  sing  ; 
Thou  art  coming !  ravs  of  glory, 

Thro'  the  veil  Thy  death  has  rent, 
Gladden  now  our  pilgrim"  pathway, 
Glory  from  Thy  presence  seut. 
Thou  art  coming.  Thou  art  coming, 

We  shall  meet  Thee  on  Thy  way. 
Thou  art  coming,  toe  shall  see  Thee. 

And  be  like  Thee  on  that  day, 
Thou  art  coming.  Thou  art  coming  ! 
Jesus  our  beloved  Lord, 


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0  the  joy  to  see  Thee  reigning, 
Worshiped,  glorified,  adored. 

2  Thou  art  coming,  not  a  shadow, 
Not  a  mist,  and  not  a  tear, 

Not  a  sin,  and  not  a  sorrow, 
On  that  sunrise  grand  and  clear ; 

Thou  art  coming  !  Jesus,  Saviour, 
Nothing  else  seems  worth  a  thought, 

O  how  marvellous  the  glory, 
And  the  bliss  Thy  pain  hath  bought. 

3  Thou  art  coming,  we  are  waiting 
"With  a  hope  that  cannot  fail, 

Asking  not  the  day  or  hour, 
Anchored  safe  within  the  veil; 

Thou  art  coming !  at  Thy  table 
We  are  witnesses  for  this, 

As  we  meet  Thee  in  communion, 
Earnest  of  our  coming  bliss. 

272 

ONLY  trusting  in  my  Saviour, 
All  to  Him  my  soul  would  leave ; 
He  has  suffered  to  redeem  me, 
Ami  His,  word  I  now  believe. 
Kow  to  Christ  alone  I'm  clinging, 
Tho'  the  tempest  round  me  bloiv, 
Heeding  not  the  clouds  above  me, 
Dreading  not  the  waves  below, 

2  Only  trusting,  nothing  doubting. 
This  is  all  that  T  can  do ; 

Every  trial  that  befalls  me 
He*  will  safely  bring  me  thro'. 

3  There  are  breakers  in  the  distance, 
Yet  no  danger  will  I  fear; 

On  the  Rock  my  feet  are  resting, 
Naught  of  harm  can  reach  me  here. 

4  Only  trusting,  only  trusting, 
This  is  joy  and  life  to  me ; 

Thou  wilt  never  leave  me  friendless 
While  I  cling,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

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THERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 
Without  a  city  wall ; 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 
O  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved, 
And  we  must  love  Him  too  ; 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  blood, 
And  try  Hi$  works  to  do. 


2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell 
What  pains  He  had  to  bear ; 

But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 
He  died  to  make  us  good, 

That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heav'n, 
Sav'd  by  His  precious  blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough, 
To  pay  the  price  of  sin  j 

He"  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heav'n  and  let  us  in. 

274 

In  my  Father's  house  there  is  many  a 
room. 
And  my  Lord  has  gone  to  prepare 
A  place  for  me;  O  can  it  be 

That  I  shall  be  with  Him  there  ? 
Forever  ivith  Jesus  there, 
Forever  with  Jesus  there, 
What  grace  divine,  that  He  is  mine  I 
And  I  shall  be  with  Him  there. 

2  In  my  Father's  house  there  is  endless 

day 
With  no  cloud  of  sorrow  or  care, 
No  tearful  eyes,  no  groans  or  sighs 
They  know,  who  are  with  Him  there. 

3  In  my  Father's  house  there's  no  want 

or  woe. 
And  there  can  be  no  more  pray'r; 
For  what  beside  can  God  provide 
Since  we  shall  be  with  Him  there. 

4  In  my  Father's  house  there  is  no  more 

death, 
For  the  life  of  God  we  share ; 
No  thought  of  sin  can  enter  in, 
For  we  shall  be  with  Him  there. 

5  In   my     Father's     house  there   are 

blessed  saints, 
Who  His  holy  image  bear ; 
They  find  in  this  their  sweetest  bliss, 
That  they  may  be  with  Him  there. 

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TEN  thousand  times  ten  thousand, 
In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  of  the  ranosm'd  saints 

Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light; 
'Tis  finished  !  all  is  finished, 
Their  fight  with  death  and  sin; 


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Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 
And  let  the  victors  in. 


Hallelujah!    Hallelujah! 

To  the  Lamb  ivho  once  was  slain  ! 
Hallelujah!    HalUlujah ! 

To  Him  tuho  lives  again ! 

2  What  rush  of  hallelujahs 
Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky ! 

"What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 
Bespeaks  the  triumph  nigh ! 

O  day  for  which  creation 
And  all  its  tribes  were  made ! 

0  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes 
A  thousand-fold  repaid ! 

3  O.  then  what  raptured  greetings 
On  Canaan's  happy  shore. 

What  knitting  severed  friendships  up, 
Where  partings  are  no  more ! 

Then  eyes  with  joy  skall  sparkle, 
That  brimm'd  with  tears  of  late; 

Orphans  no  longer  fatherless, 
Nor  widows  desolate. 

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1FEEL  like  singing  all  the  time, 
My  tears  are  wiped  away ; 
For  Jesus  is  a  friend  of  mine, 
I'll  serve  Him  every  day. 
Tm  singing,  singing, 

Singing  all  the  time; 
Singing,  singing, 
Singing  all  the  time. 

2  When  on  the  cross  my  Lord  I  saw, 
Nail'd  there  by  sins  of  mine  j 

Fast  fell  the  burning  tears ;  but  now 
I'm  singing  all  the  time. 

3  When  fierce  temptations  try  my  heart, 
I  sing,  Jesus  is  mine ; 

And  so,  though  tears  at  times  may  start, 
I'm  singing  all  the  time. 

4  The  wondrous  story  of  the  Lamb, 
Tell  with  that  voice  of  thine, 

'Till  others,  with  the  glad  new  song 
Go  singing  all  the  time. 

277 

MINE !  what  rays  of  glory  bright 
Now  upon  the  promise  shine ! 

1  have  found  the  Lord,  my  light; 
I  am  His  and  He  " 


Mine,  O  mine.  Mine,  O  mine, 

Jesus  Qhrist,  my  Lord  and  Saviour 
I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine! 


j  2  Mine !  the  promise  often  read, 
Now  in  living  truth  impress'd,    . 

Once  acknowledged  in  the  head, 
Now  a  fire  within  the  breast. 

3  Mine !  the  promise  cannot  change, 
Mine !  tko'  oft  my  eyes  are  dim : 

Naught  can  from  His  love  estrange, 
Those  who  place  their  trust  in  Him. 

4  Mine !  though  oft  my  hand  may  fail, 
Hejs  strong  and  holds  me  fast; 

By  His  blood  I  shall  prevail, 
He  shall  lead  me  home  at  last. 
j  5  Mine!  when  death  the  bars  shall  break, 

'Mid  those  glories  all  divine, 
Satisfied  I  shall  awake, 

Clasp  His  feet,  and  call  Him  mine. 

278 

ETERNITY  dawns  on  mv  vision  to- 
day, 
Gather  round  me,  my  loved  mes.  to  sing 

and  to  pray ; 
The  shadows  are  past  and  the  veil  is 

withdrawn, 
Brightly  now  does  the  morn  of  eternity 
dawn. 
Hallelujah!    Hallelujah!    Hallelujah 

we  sing! 
Jesus  conquer' d  the  grave,  robbing  death 

of  its  sting; 
Hosanna!  again  let  the  glad  anthem 
ring, 
"Sing  and  pray!  eternity  dawns!" 

2  Eternity  dawns  !  oh.  the  glories  that 

rise, 
I  How  they  burst  on  my  soul  in  its  bliss- 
ful surprise, 
With  rapture  the  gleam  of  the  city  I  see, 
Where  crown  and  the  mansion  are  wait- 
ing for  me. 

3  "Eternity  dawns!"'  there  will  be  no 

more  night, 
lam  nearing  the  gates  of  the  Citv  of 

Light; 
The  shadows  of  time  are  all  passing  a- 

way, 
Tarry  not,  O  my  Saviour,  come  quickly. 
'        I  pray. 


. 


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4  "Eternity  dawns!"    Earth    recedes 

from  my  view : 
"Weeping  friends,  now  farewell,  I  must 

bid  you  adieu; 
I'm  resting  in  Jesus,  His  meriv  si  plead, 
Eear  ye  not,  "for  my  God  shai   supply 

&?l your  need.'" 

5  "Eternity  dawns,"  "lis  a  sou,  oe  of! 

content. 
That  in  preaehing  salvation,  my    'fe  j 

has  been  spent; 
!Tis  "Jesus  my  All,"  and  the  Saviour 

of  men,  g 

May  His  grace  be  upon  you  forever. 

Amen. 

279 

1VHEKE    is  my  wand  ring  boy  to- 
* )  night — 

The  boy  of  my  tenderest  care, 
The  boy  that  wa«  once  my  joy  and  light,  j 

The  child  of  my  love  and  prayer  ? 

O  where  is  my  boy  to-night? 

O  w  he-re  is  my  boy  to-night? 

My  heart  o'erfloivn,  for  I  love  him,  he 
knoros  ,■ 

O  where  is  my  boy  to-night  ? 
2  Once  he  was  pure  as  morning  dew, 

As  he  knelt  at  his  mother's  knee : 
Xo  face  was  so  bright,  no  heart  more 
true, 

And  none  was  so  sweet  as  he. 

o  O  could  I  see  you  now,  my  boy, 

As  fair  as  in  olden  time, 
When  prattle  and  smile  made  home  a 

j°y 

And  life  was  a  merry  chime ! 

4  Go  for  my  wand"ring  boy  to-night ; 

Go  search  for  him  where  you  will ; 
But  bringhim  tome  with  all  his  blight, 

And  tell  him  I  love  him  still. 

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PRECIOUS  Saviour,  may  I  live, 
Only  for  Thee ! 
Spend  the  powers  Thou  dost  give, 

Only  for  Thee ! 
Be  my  spirit's  deep  desire 

Oniy  for  Thee! 
Mav  mv  intellect  aspire 
Onlv  for  Thee!  / 


Only  Christ,  who  died  for  me, 
Paid  the  price  and  made  me  free, 
Now,  and  through  eternity, 
Only  for  Thee! 

2  In  my  joys  may  I  rejoice, 
Only  for  Thee ! 

In  my  choices  make  my  choice, 

Only  for  Thee! 
Meekly  mav  I  suffer  grief, 

Only  for  Thee! 
Gratefully  accept  relief, 

Only  for  Thee! 

3  Be  my  smiles  and  be  my  tears, 
Only  for  Thee! 

Be  my  young  and  riper  years, 

Only  for  Thee ! 
Be  mv  peace  and  be  my  strife, 

Only  for  Thee! 
Be  mv  love  and  be  my  life, 

Only  for  Thee ! 

281 

VTOTHIXG,  either  great  or  small— 
x\     Nothing,  sinner,  no; 
Jesus  died  and  paid  it  all, 
Long,  long  ago. 

''It  is  finished!"  yes  indeed, 

Finished  every  jot ; 
Sinner,  this  is  all  you  need, 
Tell  me,  is  it  not? 

2  When  He,  from  His  lofty  throne, 
Stooped  to  do  and  die, 

Everything  was  fully  done : 
Hearken  to  His  cry  ! 

3  "Weary,  working,  burdened  one, 
Wherefore  toil  you  so  ? 

Cease  your  doing";  all  was  done 
Long,  long  ago. 

4  Till  to  Jesus'  work  you  cling, 
By  a  simple  faith, 

"Doing  "  is  a  deadly  thing— 
"Doing"  ends  in  death. 

5  Cast  your  deadly  "  doing""  down — 
Down  at  Jesus'  feet ; 

Stand  in  Him,  in  Him  alone, 
Gloriously  complete. 


282/ 


SING  them  over  again  to  me. 
"Wonderful  words  of  Life, 
Let  me  more  of  their  beautv  see 


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"Wonderful  words  of  Life. 
"Words  of  life  and  beauty. 

Teach  me  faith  and  duty ; 
|| :  Beautiful  words,  wonderful  words, 

Wonderful  words  of  Life.  :|| 

2  Christ,  the  blessed  One.  gives  to  all, 
Wonderful  words  of  Life; 

Sinner,  list  to  the  loving  call, 

Wonderful  words  of  Life. 
All  so  freely  given, 

Wooing  us  to  Heaven. 
|| -.Beautiful  words,  wonderful  words, 

Wonderful  words  of  Life.  :|| 

3  Sweetly  echo  the  gospel  call, 
"Wonderful  words  of  Life. 

Offer  pardon  and  peace  to  all, 

Wonderful  words  of  Life. 
Jesus,  only  Saviour, 

Sanctify  forever. 
||: Beautiful  words,  wonderful  words. 

Wonderful  words  of  Life.  :i| 

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"IT7E  speak  of  the  land  of  the  blest. 
f  V      A  country  so  bright  and  so  fair, 
And  oft  are  its  glories  contest. 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there. 
To  be  there,  to  be  there, 

O  ivhat  must  it  be  to  be  there ; 
To  be  there,  to  be  there, 

O  ivhat  must  it  be  to  be  there. 

2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold, 
Its  walls  decked  with  jewels  so  rare, 

Its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold, 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there. 

3  "We  speak  of  its  peace  and  its  love, 
The  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, 

The  songs  of  the  blessed  above. 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there. 

4  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin. 
From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  care. 

From  trials  without  and  within. 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there. 

5  Do  Thou.  Lord,  midst  pleasure  or  woe, 
•For  heaven  our  spirits  prepare, 

Iheu  shortly  we  also  shall  know, 
And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

284 

HAVE  you  any  room  for  Jesus, 
He  who  bore  your  load  of  sin  ; 


fs  He  knocks  and  asks  admission. 
Sinner,  will  you  let  Him  in  ? 

Boom  for  Jesus,  King  of  glory, 
Hasten  now,  His  -word  obey. 

Swing  the  heart's  door  ividely  open, 
Bid  him  enter  while  you  may. 

2  Boom  for  pleasure. room  for  business, 
i     But  for  Christ,  the  Crucified, 

!  Xot  a  place  that  He  can  enter ; 
j     In  the  heart  for  which  He  died. 

;  3  Have  you  any  time  for  Jesus, 
;     As  in  grace  He  calls  again  \  \ 
0  to-day  is  time  accepted. 
j     To-morrow  you  may  call  in  vain. 

'  4  Boom  and  time  now  give  to  Jesus, 
Soon  will  pass  Gods  day  of  grace  % 
Soon  thy  heart  left  cold  aiid  silent. 
I     And  thv  Saviour's  pleadings  cease. 

285 

017R  Master  has  taken  His  journey 
To  a  country  that's  far  away. 
1  And  has  left  us  the  cure  of  the  vineyard. 
To  work  for  Him  day  1> 

'  There's  atcorJc  for  me  and  <x  work  foryoic, 
;  Something  for  each  of  ui  now  U>  do. 
|  Yes,  a  work  for  me  and  a  work  for  you. 
:  Something  for  each  of  us  tioiv  to  do.    * 

1 2  In  this  "little  while."  dothvit  matter, 
!  As  we  work,  and  we  watch. and  we  wait, 
If  we're  tilling-  the  place  Ht  assigns  us. 
1     Be  its  service  small  or  great. 

3  There's  only  one  thing  should  concern 

us. 
I     To  find  just  the  task  that  is  ours  ■ 
i  And  then,  having  found  it.  to  do  it 
With  all  our  God-given  pow'rs. 

4  Our  Master  is  coining  most  surely, 
i     To  reckon  with  every  one  ; 

Shall  we  then  count  our  toil  <  »r  our  sorrow, 
If  His  sentence  be.  ■  W  "1  done.'' 

286 

BE  our  joyful  song  to-day, 
Jesus,  only  Jesus. 
He  who  took  our  sin.-  away* 

Jesus,  only  Jesus. 
Xame  with  every  blessing  rife,. 
Be  our  joy  and  hope  thro'  life, 


f 


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Be  our  strength  in  every  strife, 
Jesus,  only  Jesus. 

2  Once  we  wander'd  far  from  God, 
Knowing  not  of  Jesus, 

Treading  still  the  downward  road, 

Leading  far  from  Jesus. 
Till  the  spirit  taught  us  how 
"Xeath  the  Saviour's  yoke  to  how, 
And  we  fain  would  follow  now, 

Jesus,  only  Jesus. 

3  Be  our  trust  thro'  years  to  come, 
Jesus,  only  Jesus, 

Pass-word  to  the  heavenly  home, 

Jesus,  only  Jesus. 
When  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
On  thro'  all  eternity. 
This  our  theme  and  song  shall  he, 

Jesus,  oulv  Jesus. 

287 

HOW  sweet  the  word  of  Christ  the 
Lord. 
While  on  the  cross  He  dies. 
A  word  to  a]J  who  on  Him  call. 
-    Tor  life  in  pftradise. 

From  the  cross  the  Saviour  cries , 
Come  with  me  to  paradise; 
Look  to  me.  believe  and  live. 
Accept  the  life  I  freely  give. 
"2  The  dying  thief,  in  full  belief 

On  Jesus  fixed  his  eyes ; 
His  only  plea,    '  Remember  me, 
O  Lord,  in  paradise." 

3  By  man  condemn'd,  without  a  friend, 
Will  Jesus  heed  his  cries  ? 

O  blessed  Lord,  how  quick  Thy  word, 
"  To-day  in  Paradise." 

4  Tho'  vile  as  he.  O  sinner,  flee, 
While  Jesus  calls,  be  wise ; 

His  word  believe,  and  now  receive 
A  life  in  Paradise. 

288 

REJOICE  with  me,  for  now  I'm  free. 
I  joy  in  a  new  pleasure ; 
Erom  God  above  the  gift  of  love 

Is  mine  in  fullest  measure. 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  Christ  is  my  choice, 

His  cross  alone  my  glory ; 
While  life  shall  last,  when  death  is  past, 
I'll  sing  the  joy  ful  story. 


2  Once  vile  with  sin,  Christ  makes  me 
Gone  is  all  condemnation ;         [cleao 

Eor  I  believe  and  now  receive 
A  full  and  free  salvation. 

3  In  Christ  I  live,  and  He  doth  give 
Great  joy  where  once  ^f  as  sadness ; 

And  in  this  way,  from  day  to  day, 
My  life  \s  filled  with  gladness. 

4  To  all  proclaim  His  wondrous  name, 
Repeat  the  old,  old  story ; 

Till  work  is  done  and  heaven  won, 
Then  praise  Him  more  in  glory. 

289 

THE  prize  is  set  before  us, 
To  win,  His  words  implore  us. 
The  eye  of  God  is  o'er  us 

Erom  on  high,  from  on  high ; 
His  loving  tones  are  calling 
While  sin  is  dark,  appalling, 
'Tis  Jesus  gently  calling, 
He  is  nigh,  He  is  nigh. 

\\:Byand  by  we  shall  meetHim, 
By  and  by  we  shall  greet  Kim, 
And  ivith  Jesus  reign  in  glory, 
By  and  by.:\\ 

2  We'll  follow  where  He  leadeth, 
We'll  pasture  where  He  feedeth, 
We'll  yield  to  Him  who  pleadeth 

From  on  high,  from  on  high ; 
Then  naught  from  Him  shall  sever, 
Our  hope  shall  brighten  ever, 
A  nd  faith  shall  fail  us  never, 

He  is  nigh,  He  is  nigh. 

3  Our  home  is  bright  above  us( 
No  trials  dark  to  move  us, 
But  Jesus  dear  to  love  us 

There  on  high,  there  on  high ; 
We'll  give  Him  best  endeavor, 
And  praise  His  name  forever 
His  precious  words  can  never, 

Never  die,  never  die. 

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I  AM  trusting  Thee,  Lord  Jesus, 
Trusting  only  Thee ! 
Trusting  Thee  for  full  salvation, 

Great  and  free. 
2  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  pardon, 
At  Thy  feet  I  bow; 


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For  Thy  grace  and  tender  mercy 
Trusting  now. 

3  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  cleansing 
In  the  crimson  flood; 

Trusting  Thee  to  make  me  holy 
By  Thy  blood. 

4  I  am  trusting  Thee  to  guide  me, 
Thou  alone  shalt  lead ; 

Every  day  and  hour  supplying 
All  my  need. 

5  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  pow'r ; 
Thine  can  never  fail; 

"Words  which  Thou  Thyself  shalt  give 
me. 
Must  prevail. 

6  I  am  trusting  Thee,  Lord  Jesus, 
Never  let  me  fall ! 

1  am  tmsting  Thee  forever, 
And  for  all ! 

291 

GOOD  news  from  heav'n,  good  news 
for  thee, 
There  flows  a  pardon  full  and  free, 
To  guilty  sinners  through  the  blood 
Of  the  Incarnate  Son  of  God; 
He  paid  the  debt  that  thou  didst  owe. 
He  suffered  death  for  thee  below, 
He  bore  the  wrath  divine  for  thee, 
He  groaned  and  bled  on  Calvary. 
Good  neivs  from  heav'n,  good  neivs  for 

thee, 
There  flows  a  pardon  full  and  free, 
To  guilty  sinners  through  the  blood 
Of  the  Incarnate  Son  of  God. 

2  Good  news  from  heav'n,  good  news 

for  thee, 
The  Saviour  cries.  "  Come  unto  me, 
All  ye  who  toil,  with  fears  opprest ; 
Come,  weary  one.  O  come  and  rest;" 
He  loves  thee  with  o'erflowing  love, 
He  hears  thy  pray 'r  in  heav'n  above  ; 
He  all  thy  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  lead  thee  with  a  shepherd's  care. 

3  Good  news  from  heav'n,  good  news 

for  thee, 
Has  echoed  from  eternity ; 
And  loud  shall  our  hosannas  ring. 
"When  with  the  ransomed  throng  we 

sin":, 


'•"Worthy  the  Lamb,-'  whose  precious 

blood 
Has  made  us  kings  ana  priests  to  God; 
Our  harps  we'll  tune  to  noblest  strains. 
And  glory  give  to  Him  who  reigns. 

292 

S~  AVIOUE,  breathe  an  evening  bless- 
ing. 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing. 
Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal, 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us. 
Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly  ; 

Angel  guards  from  Thee  surround  us, 
"We  are  safe  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Tho'  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee : 

Thou  art  He,  who,  never  weary. 
Watchest  where  Thy  people" be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'er 

take  us, 
J     And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us. 
Clad  in  bright  and  deathless  bloom. 

293 

SOT7XD  the  high  praises  of  Jesus  on:. 
King, 
He  came  and  Heconquer'd,  His  victory 

sing; 
:  Sing,    for  the   pow'r  of  the   tyrant   is 

broken, 
J     The  triumph's  complete  over  death 

and  the  grave ; 
Tain  is  their  boasting.  Jehovah   hath 
j         spoken, 
,     And  Jesus  proclaimed  Himself  might- 

ty  to  save. 
!  Sound  the  high  praises  of  Jesus  our  King, 
i  Me  came  and  He  conquer  d,  His  victory 
I        ting: 

2  Praise  to  the  Conqueror]  Praise  to 

the  Lord, 
'.  The  enemy  quail' d  at  the  might  of  His 
|         word:' 

In   heav'n    He   ascends  and  unfolds 
,         the  glad  story. 

The  hosts  of  the  blessed  exidt  in  His 
fame ; 


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In  love  Ho  looks  down  from  the  throne 
of  His  glory, 
And  rescues  the  ruin'd  who  trust  in 
His  name. 

294 

THIS  is  the  day  of  toil, 
Beneath  earth's  sultry  noon, 
This  is  the  day  of  servicetrue, 
JBut  resting  cometh  soon. 
Halleiujeeti !  Hallelujah! 

There  remains  a  rest  for  us. 
Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
There  remains  a  rest  for  tis. 

2  Spend  and  he  spent  would  we, 
While  lasteth  time's  brief  day; 

1st*  turning  back  iu  coward  fear, 
Xo  lingering  by  the  way. 

3  Onward  we  press  in  haste, 
Upward  our  journey  still ; 

Onrs  is  the  path  the  Master  trod 
Through  good  report  and  ill. 

4  The  way  may  rougher  grow, 
Tbfl  weariness  increase. 

We  gird  our  loins  and  hasten  on, 
The  end,  the  end  is  peace- 

295 

THERE  is  joy  among  the  angels, 
Singinground  the  throne  above, 
When  repentant  tears  are  flowing, 
While  the  risen  Lord  is  showing- 
All  the  riches  of  His  love, 
All  the  riches  of  His  love. 
All  the  riches  of  His  love. 
There  is  joy,  O  there  is  joy, 

Joy  that  never  can  be  told, 
When  a  soul  that  long  has  wander'd, 
Comes  within  the  Saviour's  fold. 

2  There  is  joy  among  the  angels; 
When  a  sinner  heeds  the  call ; 

When  He  turns  to  Christ  believing, 
And  from  Him  is  love  receiving. 
;j:  Grace  that  saves  us  one  and  all,:j| 
Grace  that  saves  us  one  and  all. 

3  There  is  joy  among  the  angels, 
When  His  cause  is  speeding  on. 

When  the  notes  of  praise  are  ringing 
That  the  gospel  work  is  bringing, 
J] :  Precious  sheaves  for  harvest  morn,  :|| 
Precious  sheaves  for  hardest  morn. 


296 

OVER  the  ocean  wave  away, 

There  the  poor  heathen  live,  wait- 
ing for  day ; 
Groping  in  ignorance,  dark  as  the  night, 
ISTo  blessed  Bible  to  give  them  the  light. 
Pity  them,  pity  them,  Christians athome, 
Haste  with  the  bread  of  life,  hasten  and 
come. 

2  Here  in  this  happy  land  we  have  the 

light 
Shining  from  God  s  own   word,  free, 

pure,  and  bright : 
Shall  we  not  send  to  them  Bibles  to  read. 
Teachers,   and  preachers,  and  all  that 

they  need? 

3  Then,  while  the  mission  ships  glad 

tidings  bring, 
List !  as  the  heathen  band  joyfully  sing. 
"Over  the  ocean  wave.  O  see  them  come. 
Bringing  the  bread  of  life,  guiding  us 

home.'' 

297 

THEN  we  reach  our  Father's  dwell- 


V 


mg 

On  the  Strong  eternal  hills, 
And  our  praise  to  Him  is  swelling 

Who  the  vast  creation  fills, 
Shall  we  then  recall  the  sadness, 

And  the  clouds  that  hung  so  dim, 
When  our    hearts    were  turned  from 
hardness, 

And  our  feet  from  paths  of  sin? 
Yes,  we. surely  shall  remember, 

And  His  grace  we'll  freely  own; 
For  the  love  so  strong  and  tender, 

That  redeemed  and  brought  us  home. 

2  When  the  paths  of  prayer  and  duty, 
And  affliction  all  are  trod, 

And  we  wake  and  see  the  beauty 
Of  our  Saviour  and  our  God. 

Shall  we  then  recall  the  story 
Of  our  mortal  griefs  and  tears. 

When  on  earth  we  sought  the  glory. 
Wrestling  oft  with  doubts  and  fears. 

3  All  the  way  by  which  He  brought  us. 
All  thf)  grievings  that  He  bore, 


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All  the  patient  love  that  taught  us, 

We'll  remember  evermore. 
And  His  rest  will  he  the  dearer, 

As  we  think  of  weary  ways, 
And  His  light  will  be  the  clearer, 

As  we  muse  on  cloudy  days. 

298 

<<"\fUST  I  go  and  empty  handed," 

iri    Thus  my  dear  Redeemer  meet  ? 
Xor  one  day  of  service  give  Him, 
Lay  no  trophy  at  His  feet. 

''Must  I  go  and  empty  handed," 

Must  1  meet  my  Saviour  so  ? 
Not  one  sotd  with  which  to  greet  Him, 
Must  I  mnpty  handed  go? 
.2  Xot  at  death  I  shrink  nor  falter. 

For  my  Saviour  saves  me  now ; 
But  to  meet  Him  empty  handed, 
Thought  of  that  now  clouds niy  brow, 

3  Oh.  the  years  of  sinning  wasted, 
Could  I  but  recall  them  now, 

1  would  give  them  to  my  Saviour, 
To  His  will  I'd  gladly  bow. 

4  Oh,  ye  saints,  arouse,  be  earnest, 
Tip  and  work  while  yet  'tis  day, 

Ere  the  night  of  death  o'ertakes'thee, 
Strive  for  souls  while  still  you  may. 

299 

MY  sin  is  great,  my  strength  is  weak, 
Mv  path  beset  "with  snares  ; 
Hut  Thou.  O  Christ,  hast  died  for  me, 
And  Thou  wilt  hear  my  prayers. 
To  Thee,  to  Thee,  the  Crucified, 

The  sinner's  only  plea, 
Belying  on  Thy  promised  grace, 
My  faith  still  clings  to  Thee. 

2  The  world  is  dark  without  Thee,Lord, 
I  turn  me  from  its  strife 

To  find  Thy  love  a  sweet  relief ; 
Thou  art  the  light  of  life. 

3  Temptations  lure  and  fears  assail 
My  frail  inconstant  heart ; 

Hut  precious  are  Thy  promises, 
-  And  they  new  strength  impart, 

4  Unfold  Thy  precepts  to  my  mind, 
And  cleanse  my  blinded  eyes  ; 

Grant  me  to  work  for  Thee  on  earth, 
Then  praise  Thee  in  the  skies. 


300   * 

I'VE  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price! 
My  heart  doth  sing  for  joy ; 
And  sing  I  must,  for  Christ  is  mine! 
Christ  shall  my  song  employ. 

I've  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price! 

My  heart  doth  sing  for  joy  ; 
And  sing  1  must,  for  Christ  is  mine! 

Christ  shall  my  song  employ. 

2  Christ  is    my   Prophet,  Priest,  and 

King ; 
My  P-ophet  full  of  light, 
My  great  High  Priest  before  the  throne, 
My  King  of  heavenly  might. 

3  For  He  indeed  is  Lord  of  lends, 
•  And  He  the  King  of  kings : 

He  is  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
With  healing  in  His  wings. 

4  Christ  is  my  peace  :  He  died  for  mo, 
For  me  He  shed  His  blood ; 

And  as  mv  wondrous  Sacrifice, 
Offered  Himself  to  God. 

5  Christ  Jesus  is  my  all  in  all, 
My  comfort  and  my  love ; 

My  life  below,  and  He  shall  be 
My  joy  and  crown  above. 

301 

;  u  TT^ALNT.  yet  pursuing,"  we  press 
-L         our  way 

Up  to  the  glorious  gates  of  day, 
j  Following  Him  who  has  gone  before. 

Over  the  path  to  the  brighter  shore. 

"Faint,  yet  pursuing. "from  day  to-day. 

Over  the  sure  and  the  blood-marked  way,- 

Strengthen    and   keep    xts,     O   Saviour, 
Friend, 

Ever  pursuing  unto  life's  end. 

2  '  Faint. yet  pursuing,  "whate'erbefail, 
He  who  has  died  for  us,  died  for  all ; 
So  -  should   they    come,    as    a   mighty 

throng, 
Bearing  His  banner  aloft  with  song. 

3  "  Faint,  yet  pursuing."  till  eventide. 
Under  thecross  of  the"  Crucified  : 
Knowing,  when  darkly  are  skies  o'er- 

casi, 
Sorrow  and  sighing  will  eud  at  last. 


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4  "Faint,  yet  pursuing,"  the  eye  afar 
Sees  thro'the  darkness  the  MorningStar. 
Sheding  its  ray  for  the  weary  feet, 
Keeping  the  way  to  the  golden  street. 

302    +< 

BESIDE  the  well  at  noon-time, 
I  hear  a  sad  one  say, 
' '  I  want  that  living  water, 
Give  me  to  drink  I  pray ; 
The  well  is  deep,  O  pilgrim, 
But  deeper  is  my  need ; 

1  thirst  for  life  eternal. 
The  '  Gift  of  God'  indeed." 

Ho.  every  one  that  thirsteth, 

The  living  water  buy  ! 
Ye  blessed  ones  that  hunger, 

Take,  eat  and  never  die, 

2  Beside  the  pool  Bethesda, 
I  hear  a  mournful  cry  ; 

'"No  help,  no  hope  is  ottered 

To  one  so  weak  as  I ;" 
0  cease  thy  sad  complaining, 

The  gospel  gives  thee  cheer ; 
ComA  to  the  house  of  mercy, 
For  Christ  thePool  is  here. 
Tis  He.  the  great  Physician, 
Can  cure  the  sin-sick  soul; 
'Eiseup  andwalk,"  He  bids  thee, 
"  Thy  faith  hath  madethee  whole." 

3  "While  seated  on  the  hill-side, 
The  hungry  ones  were  fed 

By  Him  who  said  most  truly, 
"  I  am  the  living  bread ; 

'Tis  He.  the  heavenly  manna, 
Who  doth  our  soul's  restore ; 

By  faith  of  Him  partaking 
We  live  forever  more. 

303 

ON'Jordan's  stormy  hanks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 

Where  my  possessions  lie. 
We  ivill  rest  in  the  fair  and  happy  land,, 

Just  across  on  the  evergreen  shore, 
Sing  the  song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb,  by 
and  by,  ' 
And  dwell  ivith  Jesus  evermore. 
2  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains 
Shines  one  eternal  day ; 


There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away.  \ 

3  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
And  be  forever  blest  ? 

When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  His  bosom  rest  ? 

4  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul, 
Would  here  no  longer  stay; 

Tho'  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
I     Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

304 

OL  AND  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh, 
When  will  the  moment  come, 
J  When  I  shall  lay  my  armor  by, 

1  And  dwell  in  peace  at  home  ? 

We'll  work  till  Jesus  comes, 
Well  work  till  Jesus  comes, 
We'll  work  tiU  Jesus  comes, 
And  we'll  be  gathered  home. 

2  No  tranquil  joys  on  earth  I  know, 
No  peaceful  sheltering  dome, 

This  world's  a  wilderness  of  woe, 
This  world  is  not  my  home. 

3  To  Jesus  Christ  I  fled  for  rest ; 
He  bade  me  cease  to  roam, 

And  lean  for  succour  on  His  breast, 
Till  He  conduct  me  home. 

4  I  sought  at  once  my  Saviour's  side, 
No  more  my  steps  shall  roam ; 

With  Him  I'll  brave  death's  chilling  tide 
And  reach  my  heavenly  home. 

305j 

I'VE  reach'd  the  land  of  corn  and  wine, 
And  all  its  riches  freely  mine ; 
Here  shines  undimm'd  one  blissful  day, 
<     For  all  my  night  has  passed  away. 
!     O  Beulah  land,  sweet  Beulah  land, 

As  on  thy  highest  m  ount  I  stand, 
'     I  look  away  across  the  sea, 

Where  mansions  are  prepared  for  me, 
And  view  the  shining  glory  shore, 
My  heav'n,  my  home  for  evermore. 

2  The  Saviour  comes  and  walks  with  me, 
And  sweet  communion  here  have  we : 
He  gently  leads  me  with  His  hand, 
For  this  is  heaven's  border  land, 

3  A  sweet  perfume  upon  the  breeze 
Is  borne  from  ever  vernal  trees. 


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And  iiow'rs  that  never  fading  grow 
AVhere  streams  of  life  forever  tiow. 
4  The  zephyrs  seem  to  float  to  me, 
Sweet  sounds  of  heaven's  melody, 
As  angels,  with  the  white-robed  throng, 
Join  in  the  sweet  redemption  song. 

306 

I'M  a  pilgrim  and  I'm  a  stranger, 
I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night ; 
Do  not  detain  me.  for  I  am  going 
To  where  streamlets  are  ever  flowing: 
I'm  a  pilgrim  and  I'm  a  stranger. 
I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 

2  Of  that  city,  to  which  I  journey. 
My  Redeemer,  my  Redeemer  is  the  light; 
There  is  no  sorrow,  nor  any  sighing, 
Xor  any  tears  there,  nor  any  dying : 

3  There  the  sunbeams  are  ever  shining, 
O  my  longing  heart,   my  longing  heart 

is  there : 
Here  in  this  country,  so  dark  and  dreary, 
llong  have  wander'd.  forlorn  and  weary . 

307 

IKXOW  not  what  awaits  me, 
God  kindly  veils  mine  eyes, 
And  o'er  each  step  of  my  onward  way 

He  makes  new  scenes  to  rise ; 
And  every  joy  He  sends  me,  comes 
A  sweet  and  glad  surprise. 

Where  He  may  lead,  Til  follow, 

My  trust  in  Sim  repose  ,■ 
And  every  hour  in  perfect  peace 
Til  sing.  He  knows.  He  knows, 
And  every  hour  in  perfect  peace 
Til  sing.  He  knows,  He  knoivs. 

2  One  step  I  see  before  me, 

'Tis  all  I  need  to  see. 
The  light  of  heav'n  more  brightly  shines, 

When  earth's  illusions  flee; 
And  sweetly  through  the  silence,  came 

His  loving  "  Follow  me." 

:5  O  blissful  lack  of  wisdom, 

'Tis  blessed  not  to  know ; 
He  holds  me  with  His  own  right  hand 

And  will  not  let  me  go. 
And  lulls  my  troubled  soul  to  rest 

In  Him  who  loves  me  so. 


1 4  So  on  I  go,  not  knowing  ,- 
I     I  would  not  if  I  might ; 
i  I'd  rather  walk  in  the  dark  with  God 
|      Than  go  alone  in  the  light ; 
I'd  rather  walk  by  faith  with  Him 

Than  go  alone  by  sight. 
,        He  knows,  He  knoivs,  He  knows. 

308 

"IT"  HEX  we  get  home  from  our  sorrow 
|    T  T  and  care, 

I      And  we    stand  with  the    angels  of 
I         light, 

;  O  what  a  meeting  in  heaven  there'll  be. 
In  that  land  without  shadow  or  night ; 
Sorrow  and  care,  tribulation  and  pain. 
We'll  leave,   when  we  pass  through 
|  the  tomb : 

Clouds  of  despair,  storms  of  trial  and 
care. 
We  shall   leave   for  that    beautiful 
home. 
;  When  we  get  home.  O  when  ivr  get  home. 

Get  home  to  glory  land. 
i  Praises  well  sing  to  Jesus,  our  King, 
j      A  ransomed,  a  glorified  band. 

\  2  When  we   get  home  to  the  mansions 

above, 
:     With  the  loved  ones  gone  over  before. 
!  O  who  can  tell  what  a  joy  that  will  be 
There  to  live  and  rejoice  evermore ; 
!  Angels  will  praise,  the  Eedeemer  will 

smile, 
j  And  loved  ones  we'll  clasp  by  the  hand  ; 
Free  from  all  pain,  far  beyond  earthly 

stain, 
|     We  shall  dwell  in  that  beautiful  land. 

j  3  When  we  get  home,  when  tho  morn- 
ing is  come, 
!     And  forth  from  the  city  of  gold. 
Angels  of  God,  coming  down,  shall  call 
home 
All  of  those  who  belong  to  His  fold ; 
i  Will  you  be  there,  brother,   loved  ones 
to  greet, 
Or  will  you  forever  be  lost  ? 
What  is  thy  choice,  fleeting  pleasures 
of  earth, 
Or    a  home    when    death's    river  is 
crossed  ? 


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309 

OWOKD  of  words,  the  sweetest, 
O  word,  in  which  there  lie 
All  promise,  all  fulfillment, 

And  end  of  mystery: 
Lamenting,  or  rejoicing, 
With  doubt  or  terror  nigh, 

1  hear  the  "  Come"  of  Jesus, 
And  to  His  cross  I  fly. 

|| :  Corns,  O  come  to  me, 
Come,  O  come  to  me, 
Weary,  heavy  laden, 
Come,  O  come  to  me.:\\ 

2  0  soul !  why  shouldst  thou  wander 
From  such  a  loving  Friend  ? 

Cling  closer,  closer  to  Him, 

Stay  with  Him  to  the  end, 
Alas !  I  am  so  helpless, 

So  very  full  of  sin, 
For  I  am  ever  wand'ring, 

And  coming  back  again. 

3  O  each  time  draw  me  nearer, 
That  soon  the  ' '  Come  "  may  be 

XaiTxM  imt  a  gentle  whisper, 
To  one  close,  close  to  Thee; 

Then,  over  sea  and  mountain, 
Far  from,  or  near  my  home, 

I'll  take  Thy  hand  and  follow, 
At  that  sweet  whisper,  "Come! 

310 

IHAYE  read  of  a  beautiful  city. 
Far  away  in  the  kingdom  of  God ; 

1  have  read  how  its  walls  are  of  jasper, 
How  its  streets   are  all  golden  and 

broad. 
In  the  midst  of  the  street  is  life's  river, 
Clear  as  crystal  and  pure  to  behold  : 
But  not  half  of  that  city's  bright  glory 
To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 

W-.Nothalf  has  ever  been  told;:\] 
Not  half  of  that  city's  bright  glory 
To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 

2  I  have  read  of  bright    mansions  in 

Heaven, 

Which  the  Saviour  has  gone  to  pre- 
pare ; 
And  the  saints  who  on  earth  have  been 
faithful, 

Rest  forever  with  Christ  over  there ; 


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There  no  sin  ever  enters,  nor  sorrow; 

The  inhabitants  never  grow  old ; 
But  not  half  of  the  joys  that  await  them 

To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 

3  I  have  read  of  white  robes    for  the 
righteous, 
Of  bright  crowns  which  the  glorified 
wear, 
When  our  Father  shall  bid  them  '  Come 
enter, 
And  my  glory  eternally  share;" 
How  the  righteous  are  evermore  blessed 
As  they  walk  thro'  the  streets  of  pure 
gold ; 
But  not  half  of  the  wonderful  story 
To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 

4*1  have  read  of  a  Christ,  so  forgiving, 
That  vile  sinners  may  ask  and  receive 

Peace  and    pardon  from  every  trans- 
gression, 
If  when  asking  they  only  believe. 

1  have  read  how  He'll  guide  and  pro- 

tect us, 
If  for  safety  we  enter  His  fold; 
But  not  half  of  His  goodness  and  mercy 
To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 

311* 

t  HE  you  coming  Home,  ye  wand'rers, 
A    Whom  Jesus  died  to  win, 
All  footsore,  lame  and  weary, 

Your  garments  stained  with  sin; 
Will  you  seek  the  blood  of  Jesus 
To  wash  your  garments  white ; 
Will  you  trust  His  precious  promise, 
Are  you  coming  home  to-night  ? 
\\- Are  you  coming  Home  to-night, :|| 

Are  you  coming  Home  to  Jesus, 
Out  of  darkness  into  light  ? 

\\:Areyou coming  Home to-night,:\\ 
To  your  loving,  heavenly  Father, 
Are  you  coming  Home  to-night? 

2  Are  you  coming  Home,  ye  lost  ones  ? 
Behold  your  Lord  doth  wait ; 

Come,  then,  no  longer  linger, 

Come,  ere  it  be  too  late: 
Will  you  come  and  let  Him  save  you, 

O  trust  His  love  and  might : 
Will  you  come  while  He  is' calling. 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night? 


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3  Are  you  coming  Home,  ye  guilty, 

"Who*  bear  the  load  of  sin ; 
Outside  you've  long  been  standing, 

Come  now  and  venture  in  ; 
Will  you  heed  the  Saviour's  promise, 

And  dare  to  trust  Him  quite; 
"Come  unto  rne."  saith  Jesus, 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night  ? 


312 

SAY,  where  is  thy  refuge,  poor  sinner, 
And  what  is  thy  prospect  to-day  ? 
Why  toil  for  the  wealth  that  will  perish, 


The  treasures  that  rust  and  decay? 
O  think  of  thy  soul,  that  forever 

Must  live  on  eternity's  shore,  , 

When  thou  in  the  dust  art  forgotten,    • 

When    pleasure  can  charm  thee    no 
more. 

'1 'will  profit  thee  nothing,  but  fearful  the 

cost, 
\\:  To  gain  the  xohole  xoorld,  if  thy  soul 

should  be  lost.  :\\ 

2  The  Master  is  calling  thee,  sinner, 
In  tones  of  compassion  and  love, 

To  feel  that  sweet  rapture  of  pardon, 
And  lay  up  thy  treasure  above; 

O  kneel  at  the  cross  where  He  suffered, 
To  ransom  thy  soul  from  the  grave: 

The  arm  of  His"  mercy  will  hold  thee, 
The  Arm  that  is  mighty  to  save. 

3  As  summer  is  waning,  poor  sinner, 
Repent,  ere  the  season  is  past; 

God's  goodness  to  thee  is  extended. 

As  loug  as  the  day -beam  shall  last : 
Then  slight  not  the  warning  repeated 

With  all  the  bright  moments  that  roll, 
in  or  say,  when  the  harvest  is  ended. 

That  no  one  hath  cared  for  thy  soul. 


313 


BRIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner, 
Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wand'rers  onward, 

To  their  home  on  high ; 
Journeying  o'er  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And  with  hearts  united, 
Take  our  heav'nward  wav. 


Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wand'rers  onward, 

To  their  home  on  high. 

2  Jesus,  Lord  and  Master, 
At  Thy  sacred  feet, 

*Here  with  hearts  rejoicing, 

See  Thy  children  meet ; 
Often  have  we  left  Thee, 

Often  gone  astray. 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 

In  the  narrow  way. 

3  All  our  days  direct  us, 
In  the  way  we  go. 

Lead  us  on  victorious 

Over  every  foe ; 
Bid  Thine  angels  shield  us, 

When  the  storm-clouds  lower. 
Pardon,  Lord,  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 

4  Then  with  saints  and  angels 
May  we  join  above, 

Offering  endless  praises 

At  Thy  throne  of  love  j 
When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  comes  rest  And  peace. — 
Jesus  in  His  beauty, 

Songs  that  never  cease. 

314 

MY  Jesus,  I  love  Thee,  I  know  Thou 
art  mine, 
For  Thee  all  the  follies  of  sin  I  resign  \ 
My  gracious  Redeemer,  mv  Saviour  art 

Thou, 
If  ever  I  loved  Thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis 
now. 

2  I  love  Thee  because  Thou  hast  first 

loved  me. 
And  purchased  my  pardon  on  Calvary's 

tree ; 
I  love  Thee  for  wearing  the  thorns  on 

Thy  brow. 
If  ever  I  loved  Thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis  now. 

3  I'll  love  Thee  in  life,  I  will  love  Thee 

in  death. 
And  praise  Thee  as  long  as  Thou  lend- 

est  me  breath : 
And  say  when  the  death-dew  lies  cold 

on  my  brow. 
If  ever  I  loved  Thee,  my  Jesus,  'tisnow. 


)    B0_ 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


4  In  mansions  of  glorv  and  endless  de-  \ 

light, 
I'll  ever  adore  Thee  in  heaven  so  bright ;  ] 
I'll  sing  with  the  glittering  crown  on  j 

my  brow, 
If  ever  Iloved  Thee,  my  Jesus,  'tisnow.  | 

315 

HEAR  ye  the  glad  good  news  from  I 
Heaven  ? 
Life  to  a  death-doomed  race  is  given! 
Christ  on  the  cross  for  you  and  me 
Purchased  a  pardon  fuil  and  free. 

I|:  He  that  believeth,  he  that  believeth, 

He  that  believeth  hath  everlasting  life.  -\\  j 

2  When  we  were  lost,  the  Son  of  God     ! 
Made  an  atonement  by  His  blood  : 
When  we  the  glad  Good  Xews  believe,  i 
Then  the  atonement  we  receive. 

3  Why  not  believe  the  glad  Good  3sTews.?  I 
Why  still  the  voice  of  God  refuse? 
Why  not  believe,  when  God  hath  said,  j 
A11.'t?Z  our  guilt  "on  Him "  was  laid?      j 

316 

THE  way  is  dark,  my  Father !  ||  Cloud 
upon  cloud 
Is  gathering  thickly  o'er  my  head,  and  ! 

loud 
The  thunders  |  roar  a-     bove  me,  ||  Yet ! 

see,  I  stand 
Like  one  bewildered  !  Father,  |  take  my  J 
hand. 
And  through  the  gloom  lead  safely 
home, 
Safely  home,  safely  home, 
Lead  safely  home  Thy  child! 

2  The  day  declines,  my  Father!  ||  andj 

the  night 
Is  drawing  darkly  down.    My  faithless  j 

sight 
Sees  |  ghostly  |  visions.   ||   Fears  like  a ! 

spectral  band 
Encompass  me.    O  Father,  |  take  my  |   i 

hand, 
And  from  the  night  lead  up  to  light,    j 

Up  to  light,  up  to  light. 
Lead  up  to  light  Thy  child! 


3  The  way  is  long,  my  Father !  ||  and 

my  soul 
Longs  for  the  rest  and  quiet  |  of  the  | 

goal ;  || 
While  yet  I  journey  through  this  weary 

land. 
Keep  me  from  wandering,  Father,  j  take 

my  |  hand 
And  in  the  way  to  endless  day, 

Endless  day,  endless  day, 
Lead  safely  on  Thy  child ! 

4  The  path  is  rough,  my  Father!  ||  Ma- 

ny a  thorn 
Has  pierced  me ;  and  my  feet  all  torn 
And  bleeding,  |  mark  the  |  way.  ||  Yet 

Thy  command 
Bids  me  press  forward.    Father.  |  take 
my  |  hand; 
Then  safe  and  blest,  O  lead  to  rest, 

Lead  to  rest,  lead  to  rest, 
O  lead  to  rest  Thy  child! 

5  The  throng  is  great,  my  Father !  ||  Ma- 

ny a  doubt 


And  foes  op-  |  press  me  |  sore.  ||  I  can- 


And  fear  of  danger  compass  me  about; 
1  foes  op-  | 
not  stand 

Or  go   alone.     O  Father,   |  take  my  | 
hand; 
And  through  the  throng,  lead  safe  a- 
long. 
Safe  along,  safe  along. 
Lead  safe  along  Thy  child  ! 

6  The  cross  is  heavy,  Father!  ||  I  have 

borne 
It  long,  and  |  still  do  {  bear  it.  ||  Let  my 

worn 
And  fainting  spirit,  rise  to  that  bright 

land 
Where  crowns  are  given.  Father,  |  take 

my  |  hand ; 
And  reachingdown.  leadtothecrown, 

To  the  crown,  to  the  crown, 
Lead  to  the  crown  Thy  child! 

317 

HEAV'NLYFather,  we  beseech  Thee, 
Grant  Thy  blessing  ere  we  part ; 
Take  us  in  Thy  care  and  keeping, 
Guard  from  evil  everv  heart. 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


91 


Bless  the  words  v:e  here  have  spoken, 
Offered  prayer  and  cheerful  strain  ; 

If  thy  ivill,  O  Lord,  we  pray  Thee, 
Grant  we  all  may  meet  again. 

2  Loving  Saviour,  go  Thou  with  us, 
Be  our  comfort  and  our  stay; 

Grateful  praise  to  Thee  we  render, 
For  the  joy  we  feel  to-day. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  dwell  within  us, 
May  our  souls  Thy  temple  he, 

May  we  tread  the  path  to  glory, 
Led  and  guided  still  hy  Thee. 

4  Heavenly  Father,  Loving  Saviour, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

As  among  Thy  saints  and  angels, 
So  on  earth,  Thy  will  be  done. 

318 

I)  Y  faith  I  view  my  Saviour  dying, 
>    On  the  tree,  on' the  tree; 
To  every  nation  He  is  crying, 

Look  to  me.  look  to  me ; 
He  bids  the  guilty  now  draw  near, 
Repent,  believe,  dismiss  their  fear: 
Hark.hark.what  precious  words  I  hear, 
Mercy's  free,  mercy's  free. 

2  Did  Christ,  when  I  was  sin  pursuing, 

Pity  me,  pity  me? 
And  did  He  snatch  my  soul  from  ruin  ? 

Can  it  be,  can  it  tie? 
O  yes  !  He  did  salvation  bring: 
He  is  my  Prophet,  Priest  and  King  ; 
And  now  my  happy  soul  can  sing, 

Mercy's  free,  mercy's  free. 

3  Jesus  my  weary  soul  refreshes  ; 

Mercy's  free,  mercy's  free, 
And  every  moment  Chiist  is  precious 

Unto  me,  unto  me ; 
None  can  describe  the  bliss  I  prove, 
While  through  this  wilderness  I  rove, 
All  may  enjoy  the  Saviour's  love, 

Mercy's  free,  mercy's  free. 

4  Long  as  I  live,  I'll  still  be  crying, 

Mercy's  free,  mercy's  free, 
And  this  shall  be  my  theme  when  dying, 

Mercy's  free,  mercy's  free. 
And  when  the  vale  of  death  I've  passed. 
When  lodged  above  the  stormy  blast, 
I'll  sing  while  endless  ages  last, 

Mercy's  free,  inercv's  free. 


319  Mear.    cm. 

SPIRIT  of  truth,  O  let  me  know. 
The  love  of  Christ  to  me ; 
Its  conquering,  quick'ning  power  bestow 
To  set  me  wholly  free. 

2  I  long  to  know  its  depth  and  height 
To  scan  its  breadth  and  length ; 

Drink  in  its  ocean  of  delight, 
And  triumph  in  its  strength. 

3  It  is  Thine  office  to  reveal 
My  Saviour's  wond'rous  love! 

O  deepen  on  my  heart  Thy  seal, 
And  bless  me  from  above. 

4  Thy  quickening  power  to  me  impart, 
And  be  my  constant  Guide  ; 

With  richer  gladness  fill  my  heart; 
Be  Jesus  glorified. 

320 

VWAKE  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue. 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  His  dying  love; 

Sing  of  His  rising  power : 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 
Lor  those  whose  sins  He  bore. 

3  Ye  pilgrims,  on  the  road 

To  Zion's  city,  sing; 
Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God. — 

In  Christ,  the  eternal  King. 
4  There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

321  Duke  st.    l.  m. 

FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies. 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  Name  be  sung, 
Thro'  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 
2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies.  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  word; [shore 
Thv  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

322  Ward.    l.  m. 
TESTIS,  and  shall  it  ever  be. 

O  A  mortal  man  ashanjed  of  Thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  Thee. whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  thro' endless  daya 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


A>  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 
3  Ashamed  of  Jesus,  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heav'n  depend! 
No.  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame. 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  !N ame. 
i  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 
5  Till  then,  nor  is  my  boasting  vain; 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ; 
And  O.  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me.     ' 

323  Windham,    l.  m. 

JTAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 
O    Tho'  I  have  done  Thee  such  despite, 
Cast  not  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  Thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 
Of  all  who  e'er  Thy  grace  received, 

Ten  thousand  times  Thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten    thousand    times     Thy    goodness 
grieved. 

3  Yet  0.  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  honor  of  my  great  High  Priest ; 

Nor  in  Thy  righteous  anger  swear 
I  shall  not  see  Thy  people's  rest. 

i  O  Lord,  my  weary  soul  release, 
Upraise  me  by  Thy  gracious  hand ; 

Guide  me  into  Thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 


St.  Thomas,    s.  m. 


324 

OHOLT  Spirit  come, 
And  Jesus'  love  declare; 
O  tell  us  of  our  heavenly  home, 
And  guide  us  safely  there. 

2  Our  unbelief  remove 

By  Thine  almighty  breath ; 
O  work  the  wondrous  work  of  love, 
The  mighty  work  of  faith. 

3  Come  with  resistless  power, 
Come  with  almighty  grace, 

Come  with  the  long-expected  shower, 
And  fall  upon  this  place. 


325  Lexox. 

COME  every  joyful  heart, 
That  loves  the  Saviour's  name ' 
Your  noblest  powers  exert, 

To  celebrate  His  fame  ; 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  Him  we  owe. 

2  He  left  His  starry  crown, 
And  laid  His  robes  aside ; 

On  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died;  ^ . 
What  He  endured  no  tongue  can  loll, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell. 

3  From  the  dark  grave  He  rose — 
The  mansion  of  the  dead; 

And  thence  His  mighty  foes 

In  glorious  triumph  led ; 
Up  thro'  the  sky  the  Conqueror  rode 
And  reigns  on  high  the  Saviour  God. 

4  From  thence  He'll  quickly  come— 
His  chariot  will  not  stay — 

1  And  bear  our  spirits  home 

To  realms  of  endless  day  : 
!     There  shall  we  see  His  lovely  face, 
And  ever  be  in  His  embrace. 

326  "Looking  Home/'    Key  G. 
Bradbury  Trio,  page  160. 

i  H,  this  earth  is  void  and  chill, 
J\.     'Mid earth's  noisy  thronging; 
For  my  Father's  mansion,  still 
Earnestly  I'm  longing. 

Looking  home,  looking  home, 

Thvards  the  heavenly  mansion : 
Jesus  hath  prepared  for  me, 
In  His  Father's  kingdom. 

2  Soon  the  glorious  day  will  dawn, 
Heavenlypleasures  bringing ; 

Night  wiirbe  exchanged  for  morn, 
Sighs  give  place  to  "singing. 

3  O  to  be  at  home,  and  gam 
All  for  which  we're  sighing; 

From  all  earthly  want  and  pain 
To  be  swiftly  flying. 

4  Blessed  home  !  oh,  ble  ssed  home ! 
There  no  more  to  sever ; 

Soon  we'll  meet  around  the  throne 
Praising  God  forever. 


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93. 


327 

I^HE  gospel  of  Thy  grace 
^Jfe  My  stubborn  heart  has  won, 
For  'God  so  loved  the  world, 
He  gave  His  only  Son, 

•  That  whosoever  will  believe, 
|[:  Snail  everlasting  life  receive !"  :\\ 

2  The  serpent, "lifted  up," 

Could  life  and  healiug  give, 
So  Jesus  on  the  Cross 
Bids  me  to  look  and  live;  For,  etc. 

3  "  The  soul  that  sinneth  dies ;" 
My  awful  doom  I  heard ; 

I  was  forever  lost, 
But  for  Thy  gracious  word ;  That, etc. 

4  •'  Xot  to  condemn  the  world  " 
The  '•  Man  of  sorrows"  came  ; 

But  that  the  world  might  have 
Salvation  thro' His  name;  For, etc. 

5  ••  Lord,  help  my  unbelief !" 
Give  me  the  peace  of  faith, 

To  rest  with  child-Hive  trust 
On  what  Thy  gospel  saith.  TJiat.etc. 

328 

GLOBT  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the 
Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning'  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

329 

TELL  it  out  among  the  nations  that 
the  Lord  is  King; 
Tell  it  out!     Tell  it  out! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  nations,  bid  them 
shout  and  sing : 
Tell  it  out!     Tell  it  out! 
Tell  it  out  with  adoration  that  He  shall 

increase. 
That  the  mighty  King  of  glory  is  the 

King  of  peace ; 
Tell  it  out  with  jubilation,  let  the  song 
ne'er  cease ; 
Tell  it  out!     Tell  it  out! 

2  Tell  it  out  among  the  people  that  the 
.     Saviour  reiens ! 
Tell  it  out!    Tell  it  out! 


Tell  it  out !     Tell  it  out ! 
Tell   it  out  among  the  weeping  ones 

that  Jesus  lives ; 
Tell  it  out  among  the  weary  ones  what 

rest  He  gives ; 
Tell  it  out  among  the  sinners  that  He 
came  to  save ; 
Tell  it  out !     Tell  it  out '. 
3  Tell  it   out    among  the  people  Jesus, 
reigns  above ; 
Tell  ft  out !     Tell  it  out ! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  nations  that  His 
reign  is  love : 
Tell  it  out !  Tell  it  out ! 
j  Tell  it  oxtt  among  the  highways  and 
;         the  lanes  at  home ; 
j  Let  it   ring  across  the  mountains  and 

the  ocean's  foam : 
i  That  the  weary,  heavy-laden,  need  no- 
longer  roam ; 
I     Tell  it  out!    Tell  it  out! 


330 


331 


LIGHT  after  darkness. 
Gain  after  loss. 
Strength  after  weakness, 

Crown  after  cross ; 

Sweet  after  bitter. 

Hope  after  fears, 

Home  after  wand 'ring 

Praise  after  tears. 

2  Sheaves  after  sowing,, 
Sun  after  rain. 

Sight  after  mystery, 
Peace  after  pain  •. 

Joy  after  sorrow. 
Calm  after  bla^t, 

Rest  after  weariness, 
Sweet  rest  at  last. 

3  Xear  after  distant, 
Gleam  after  gloom, 

Love  after  loneliness, 

Life  after  tomb ; 
After  long  agony 

Eapture  of  bliss. 
Eight  was  the  pathway 

Leading  to  this. 


Tell    it  out  among    the    heathen,  bid   p  LOB Y.  glory  be  to  Jesus 


them  break  their  chains ; 


VX    Glory  to  His  precious  name: 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


«$weet  it  is  to  sound  His  praises, 
Blest,  it  is  to  spread  His  fame. 
Glory,  glory,  hallelujah. 

Glory  be  to  Jesus'  name. 
Sweet  it  is  to  sound  His  praises, 
Blest  it  is  to  spread  His  fame. 

2  In  the  place  of  His  rejection 
Where  He  suffered,  where  He  died, 

Bursts  of  holy  praise  ascending. 
Greets  the  glorious  Crucified. 

3  Here  was  marred  His  blessed  visage, 
Here  His  brow  was  wreathed  with 

thorn, 
Here  the  object  of  derision, 
Bitter  taunt  and  mocking  scorn. 

4  Tes,  triumphant  hallelujahs 
Still  arise  to  greet  His  name ! 

Sweet  it  is  to  sound  His  praises, 
Blest  it  is  to  spread  His  fame ! 

332j; 

T\7"HAT  can  wash  away  my  stain  ? 
T  T      Nothing  but  the  blood'of  Jesus ; 
.  "What  can  make  me  whole  again .' 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus. 
O  previous  is  the  floio 
That  makes  me  white  as  snow; 
No  other  fount  I  know, 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus. 

2  For  my  cleansing  this  I  see — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus ; 

For  my  pardon  this  my  plea — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus. 

3  Nothing  can  for  sin  atone — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus ; 

Naught  of  good  that  I  have  done — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus. 

4  This  is  all  my  hope  and  peace — 
Nothing  but" the  blood  of  Jesus; 

This  is  all  my  righteousness- 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesua. 

5  Now  by  this  I'll  overcome — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus ; 

Now  by  this  1 11  reach  my  home — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus. 

6  Glory !  glory !  thus  I  sing — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus ; 

All  my  praise  for  this  I  bring  — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus. 


333 


my  soul  hath 


0  CHRIST,  in  Thee. 
And  found  in  Thee  alone,      [found, 
j  The  peace,  the  joy  I  sought  so  long, 
j     The  bliss  till  now  unknown. 
I     Now  none  but  Christ  can  satisfy, 

None  other  name  for  me, 
|     The-.es  love,  and  life,  and  lasting  joy 

Lord  Jesus,  found  in  Thee. 
|  2  I  sighed  for  rest  and  happiness, 
i      I  yearned  for  them,  not  Thee; 
But  while  I  passed  my  Saviour  by, 
His  love  laid  hold  on  me. 

3  I  tried  the  broken  cisterns,  Lord, 
But  ah  !  the  waters  failed ; 

E'en  as  I  stooped  to  drink  they  fled, 
And  mocked  me  as  I  wailed. 

4  The  pleasures  lost  I  sadly  mourn'd. 
But  never  wept  for  Thee, 

Till  grace  my  sightless  eyes  received 
Thy  loveliness  to  see. 

334 

I  "PIS  the  blessed  hour  of  prayer,  when 

!    JL         our  hearts  lowly  bend'. 

:  And  we  gather  to  Jesus,  our   Saviour 
and  Friend ; 

J  If  we  come  to  Him  in  faith,  His  pro- 
tection to  share, 
What  a  balm  for  the  weary  ?    O  how 

swee  t  be  there ! 
Blessed  hour  of  pray'r,   blessed  hour  of 
pray'r; 

j  What    a    balm  for  the  weary!  O  how 
sweet  to  be  there .' 

2  'Tis  the  blessed  hour  of  prayer,  when 

the  Saviour  draws  near. 
With  a  tender  compassion  His  children 

to  hear ; 
When  He  tells  us  we  may  cast  at  His 

feet  every  care, 
What  a  balm  for  the  weary!  O  how 

sweet  to  be  there ! 

3  'Tis  the  blessed  hour  of  pray'r.  when 

the  tempted  and  tried 
To  the  Saviour  who  loves  them  their 

sorrow  confide ; 
With  a  sympathizing  heart  He  removes 

every  care ; 


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What  a  balm  for  the  weary! 
.sweet  to  be  there  ? 


0  how  :  Comfort  to  our  hearts  afford, 
!  'Till  the  coming  of  the  Lord. 


4  At  the  blessed  hour  of  prayer,  trust- 
ing Him,  we  believe 

That  the  blessing  we're  needing  we'll 
surely  receive, 

In  the  fullness  of  this  trust  we  shall 
lose  every  care  \ 

"What  a  balm  for  the  weary!  O  how 
sweet  to  be  there ! 

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OSOTJL  in  the  far  away  country, 
A-weary,  and  famished,  and  sad, 
There's  rest  in  the  home  of  thy  Father, 
His  welcome  will  make  thy  heart  glad. 
Come,  come,  prodigal  come,  [home; 

And   wander    no    longer    afar  from 
Come,  come, prodigal  come,  [home. 

A    welcome    awaits   in    thy   Father's 

2  Arise!  and  come  back  to  thy  Father, 
He'll  meet  thee  while  yet  on  the  way, 

Assrired  of  His  tender  compassion, 
O  why  wilt  thou  longer  delay. 

3  Although  thou  hast    sinned   against 

heaven, 
And  weak  and  unworthy  may  be ; 
He  offers  thee  full  restoration, ' 
And  pardon  abundant  and  free. 

336    r 

W HEIST    the    Lord  from  heav'n    ap- 
pears. 
When  are  banished  all  onr  fears, 
When  the  sleepers  from  the  tomb. 
With  the  watchers  reach  their  home. 
||:  Then  enthroned  our  Lord  with  Thee, 
We  shall  reign  eternally.  :|| 

2  When  our  eyes  the  King  shall  see, 
In  His  glorious  majesty, 

When  to  Him  we're  called  above, 
Partners  of  His  joy  and  love. 

3  Debtors  to  His  matchless  grace, 
At  His  feel  our  crowns  will  place, 
And  as  ages  roll  along, 

Still  will  sing  the  glad  new  song. 

4  Let  this  hope  now  purify 
Those  who  on  Thy  word  rely; 


337 

COME,  sing,  my  soul,  and  praise  the 
Lord, 
!  Who  hath  redeemed  thee  by  His  bloody 
i  Delivered  thee  from  chains  that  bound,. 

I  And  bro't  thee  to  redemption  ground. 
Redemption  ground',  the  ground  of  peace. 
Redemption  ground,  O  wondrous  grace; 
Here  let  our  praise  to  God  abound. 
Who  saves  us  on  redemption  ground. 

2  Once  from  my  God  I  wandered  far,  '$ 
And  with  His  holy  will  made  war ; 
But  now  my  songs'  to  God  abound ; 
i  I'm  standing  on  Redemption  ground. 

1 3  O  joyous  hour  when  God  to  me 
I A  vision  gave  of  Calvarv  ; 
'My    bonds    were  loosed,  my    soul    un- 
bound : 

I I  sang  upon  redemption  around, 

4  No  works  of  merit  now  I  plead. 
But  Jesus  take  for  all  my  inject; 

Xo  righteousness  in  me  is  found,  """- 

Except  upon  redemption  ground. 

5  Come,  weary  soul,  and  here  find  rest? 
Accept  redemption,  and  be  blest ; 

The  Christ  who  died,  by  God  is  crowned 
To  pardon  on  redemption  ground. 

338 

1  p HEIST  is  coming !  let  creation 

i  \J    From  her  groans  and  travail  cease? 

j  Let  the  glorious  proclamation 

!     Hope  restore  and  faith  increase-. 

!  Christ  is  coming !  Christ  is  coming ! 

Come,  Thou  blessed  Prince  of  Peace  *• 
Christ  is  coming !  Christ  is  coming ! 
Come,  Thou  blessed  Prince  of  Peace t 

2  Earth  can  now  but  tell  the  story 
Of  Thy  bitter  cross  and  pain ; 

She  shall  yet  behold  Thy  glory 
When  thou  comest  back  to  feign. 

3  Though  once  cradled  in  a  manger, 
Oft  no  pillow  but  the  sod  ; 

Here  an  alien  and  a  stranger, 
Mock'd  of  men.  disown'd  of  God. 


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4  Long  Thy  exiles  have  been  pining, 
Far  from  rest,  and  home,  and  Thee 

But,  in  heavenly  vesture  shining, 
Soon  they  shall  Thy  glory  see.  When  Jems  wft8  here  ^^  mpn 

5  With  that   '  blessed  hope"  before  us,    How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs 


1  THINK  when  I  read  that  sweet  sto- 
ry of  old, 


Let  no  harp  remain  unstrung 
Let  the  mighty  ransoni'd  chorus 
Onward  roll  from  tongue  to  tongue. 

339 


t-.i  His  fold, 
I  shoiud  like  to  have  been  with  them 
then. 
2  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed 
on  my  head, 


|)ISEup.  and  hasten!  my  soul,  haste;     nis  arms  had  been  thrown  around  me. 


i        along! 
And  speed  on  thy  journey  with  hope 

and  with  song : 
Home,  home  is  nearin^ 

to  view, 
A  little    more  of  toiling  and  then  to 

earth  adieu. 


And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  hind 
look  when  He  said, 
Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  me." 
>ming  in-  i  3  Yet  still  to  His  foot-stool  in  prayer  I 
may  go, 
j     And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love: 
And  if  1  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above. 
14  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone 
to  prepare, 
For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven: 
1, no,  0  ivhy  should  we,  de-  \  And  many  dear  children  are  gathering 
there, 

For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  Hea- 
ves." 


owe,    and  raise  the  joyful 
f  thr  wilderness,  our  time 


q,  we  re 


Come  the) 

song ! 
Ye  child  re 

cahnt 
Home,  ho  1 

lay  * 
The  morn   of  heav'n   is  dawn 

near  the  bn  ak  of  day. 

I  r>A"\ 

'2  Whv  should  we  linger  when  heaven  1 0'xx 

lies  before  I 
While  earth's  fast  receding,  and  soon 

will  be  no  more; 
Pleasures   and    treasures    which    once 

here  we  knew. 
No  more  can  they  eharm  us  with  such 

a  goal  in  view. 


3  Loved  ones  in  Jesus  they've  passed 

on  before. 
Now  resting  in  rlory,  they  weary  are 

no  more ; 
Toils  are  all  ended,  andnothingnowbut 


j  JESUS  I  will  trust  Thee,  trust  Thee 

\rt         with  my  soul: 

I  Guilty,  lost,  and  helpless,  Thou  canst 

make  me  whole. 
There  is  none  in  heaven  or  on  earth  like 

Thee ; 
Thou  hast  died  for  sinners — therefore, 

Lord,  for  me. 
In  Thy   love   confiding  I  will  seek  Thy 

fare, 
Worship  and  adore  Thee,  for  Thy  wond- 
rous grace. 
Jesus  1  will  trust  Thee,  trust  Thee  with 


my  soul, 


And  praises  ascending,  their  ever  glad  I  Guil^   ^ '       rf   heipies^ 


employ. 


Thoxt,  canst 


make  me.  whole. 


4  No  condemnation !  how  blessed  is  the  2  Jesus,  I  can  trust  Thee,   trust   Thy 


word 


written  word, 


And  no  separation!  forever  with  the  ;  Since  Thy  voice  of  mercy  I  have  often 


Lord; 


heard, 


He  will  be  with  us  who  loved  us  long  |  When  Thy  Spirit  teacheth,  to  my  taste 


before, 


how  sweet- 


.and  Jesus,  our  Jesus,  is  ours  evermore.  1  Only  may  I  hearken,  sitting  at  Thy  feet. 


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3  Jesus,  I  do  trust  Thee,  trust  Thee 

Without  doubt ; 
"Whosoever  conieth.  Thou  wiltnot  east 

-out.'' 
Faithful  is  Thy  promise,  preciousis  Thy 

blood — 
These  my   soul's  salvation,   Thou  my 

Saviour  God ! 

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t  i  \j"OT  my  own."'  but  saved  by  Jesus. 
1.1    Who  redeemed  me  by  His  blood. 
Gladly  I  accept  the  message. 
I  belong  to  Christ  the  Lord. 
"Xot  my  own !"  O  ''not  my  own  f" 

Jesus,  I  belong  to  Thee? 
All  I  have,  and  all  I  hope  for. 
Thine  for  ail  eternity. 

'2  '  •  Xot  my  own  !"  'to  Christ  my  Saviour. 

I  believing,  trust  my  soul ; 
Ev'rything  to  Him  committed. 

While  eternal  ages  roll.  j  344 


Yes.  by  night  the  wondrous  ray, 
Cloudy  pillar  by  the  day, 
They  shall  guide  us  on  "our  way 
Over  Jordan. 

3  With  His  strong  and  mighty  hand, 
Will  the  Saviour  lead  us  on. 
To  that  good  and  pleasant  land 

Over  Jordan  ? 
Yes,  where  vine  and  olive  grow, 
!     And  the  brooks  and  fountains  flow, 
|      Thirst  nor  hunger  shall  we  know 
Over  Jordan. 

■4  In  the  Promised  Land  to  be, 
Will  the  Saviour  lead  us  on. 
Till  fair  Canaan's  shore  we  see 

Over  Jordan  ? 
Yes!  to  dwell  with  Thee,  at  la    , 
Guide  and  lead  us.  as  Thou  haSt, 


Till  the  parted  wave  be  pass 
Over  Jordan. 


e.i 


3  •'  Xot  my  own!''  my  time,  my  talent,  i 

Freely  all  to  Christ  I  bring, 
To  be  used  in  joyful  service 

For  the  glory  of  my  King. 

i  "Xot  my  own !"  the  Lord  accepts  me,  j 
One  among  the  ransomed  throng, 

Who  in  heav'n  shall  see  His  glory, 
And  to  Jesus  Christ  belong. 

343 

IT^ITH  His  dear  and  loving  care, 
*  T     Will  the  Saviour  lead  us  on, 
To  the  hills  and  valleys  fair 

Over  Jordan  ? 
Yes.  we'll  rest  our  weary  feet 
By  the  crystal  waters,  sweet, 
When  the  peaceful  shore  we  greet 

Over  Jordan. 

Over  Jordan  .'  over  Jordan ; 
Yes.  we'll  rest  our  weary  feet, 
By  thcerys.al  waters  sweet. 

Over  Jordan,  over  Jordan ; 
When  the  peaceful  shores  vje'll  greet 

Over  Jordan'. 
2  Through  the  rocky  wilderness, 
Will  the  Saviour  lead  us  on, 
To  the  land  we  shall  possess 

Over  Jordan  ? 


good, 


PRAISE  ye  the  Lord:  for  ir  i.- 
I'raise  to  our  God  to  s.u.l 
For  it  is  pleasant,  and  to  praise 
It  is  a  comely  thing. 
Praise  the  Lord,  it  is  good. 

Praise  to  our  God  to  sing  • 
For  it  is  pleasant,  and  to  praise 
It  is  a  comely  thing. 

2  Those  that  are  broken  in  their  heart, 
And  troubled  in  their  minds. 

He  healeth.  and  their  painful  wounds, 
He  tenderly  upbinds. 

3  He  counts  the  number  of  the  stars; 
He  names  them  ev'r.v  one : 

Our  Lord  is  great,  and  of  great  power, 
His  wisdom  search  can  none. 

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f\  I  left  it  all  with  Jesus,  long  ago; 
\J     All  my  sins  Ibrought  Him  and  my 

woe, 
When  by  faith  I  saw  Him  bleeding  on 

the  tree ; 
Heard  His   still   small   whispt 

for  Thee!" 
\\iFrom    my    weary    heart    the    burden 

rolled  away, 
Happy  day!  hap2>y  day.':\\ 


'Tis 


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2  0  1  leave  it  all  with  Jesus,  for  He 

knows, 
How  to  steal  the  bitter  from  life's  woes; 
How  to  gild  the  tear  of  sorrow  with 

His  smile, 
Make  the  desert  garden  bloom  awhile. 
\\:Then  with  all  my  weakness  leaning  on 
All  is  light !   all  is  light  !:\\     [His might, 

3  O  Heave  all  with  Jesus,  day  by  day; 
Faith  can  firmly  trust  Him,  come  what 

may; 
Hope  has  dropp'd  for  aye  her  anchor, 

found  her  rest, 
In  the  calm,  sure  haven  of  His  breast. 
\\:Love  esteems  it  joy  of  heaven  to  abide 
At  His  side  !  at  His  side  !:\\ 

4  Leave,  O    leave   it   all   with  Jesus, 

drooping  soul ; 

Tell  not  half  thy  story,  but  the  whole  j 

Worlds  on  worlds  are  hanging  ever  on 
His  hand. 

Life  and  death  are  waiting  His  com- 
mand. 

-V,:Tes,  His  tender,   loving'  mercy  makes 
thee  room  : 
O  come  home !  O  come  home  !:\\ 

346 

DEPTH  of  mercy !  can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 
Can  my  God  His  wrath  forbear  ? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare  1 
God  is  love !  I  know,  I  feel ; 
Jesus  lives  and  loves  me  still  ; 
Jesus  lives, 
He  lives  and  loves  me  still. 

2  I  have  long  withstood  His  grace; 
Long  provoked  Him  to  His  face  ; 
"Would  not  hearken  to  His  calls ; 
Grieved  Him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Now  incline  me  to  repent ; 
Let  me  now  my  sins  lament ; 
Now  my  foul  revolt  deplore, 
"Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

347 

THE  blood  has  always  precious  been, 
'Tis  precious  now  to  me; 
Through  it  alone  my  soul  has  rest, 
Eroni  fear  and  doubt  set  free. 


O  wondrous  is  the  crimson  tide 
Which  from  my  Saviour  flowed ,- 

And  still  in  heav'n  my  song  shall  be. 
The  precious,  precious  blood. 

2  I  will  remember  now  no  more. 
God's  faithful  "Word  has  said, 

The  follies  and  the  sins  of  him 
Eor  whom  my  Son  has  bled. 

3  Not  all  my  well-remembered  sing 
Can  startle  or  dismay; 

The  precious  blood  atones  for  all 
And  bears  my  guilt  away. 

4  Perhaps  this  feeble  frame  of  mine 
"Will  soon  in  sickness  lie 

But  resting  on  the  precious  blood 
How  peacefully  I'll  die. 

348. 


LORD,  I  care  not  for  riches, 
Neither  silver  nor  gold ; 

1  would  make  sure  of  heaven, 
I  would  enter  the  fold. 

In  the  book  of  Thy  kingdom 

With  its  pages  so  fair, 
Tell  me,  Jesus,  my  Saviour. 
Is  my  name  written  there  ? 
Is  my  name  written  there. 

On  the  page  white  and  fair  1 
In  the  book  of  Thy  kingdom, 
Is  my  name  written  there  ? 

2  Lord,  my  sins  they  are  many, 
Like  the  sands  of 'the  sea, 

But  Thv  blood,  O  my  Saviour ! 

Is  sufficient  for  me  ; 
Eor  Thy  promise  is  written, 

In  bright  letters  that  glow, 
"  Tho'  your  sins  be  as  scarlet, 

I  will  make  them  like  snow." 

3  O  that  beautiful  city, 

With  its  mansions  of  bight, 
With  its  glorified  beings, 

In  pure  garments  of  white ; 
Where  no  evil  thing  cometh, 

To  despoil  what  is  fair ; 
Where  the  angels  are  watching, 

Yes,  my  name's  written  there. 

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H 


ELPLESS,  I  come  to  Jesua'  blood, 
And  all  myself  resign ; 


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1  lose  my  weakness  in  that  flood, 
And  gather  strength  divine. 

\\:My  soul  will  overcome  by  the  blood  of 
the  Lamb,:\\ 
Overcome,  overcome, 
Overcome  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 

2  ?Tis  Jesus  gives  >ne  life  within, 
And  nerves  me  for  the  fray ; 

He  spoiled  the  hosts  of  death  and  sin, 
And  took  their  pow'r  away. 

3  Tho*  clouds  of  conflict  hide  my  view, 
And  foes  are  fierce  and  stiong, 

In  Jesus'  name  I'll  struggle  chro', 
And  enter  heaven  with  song. 

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0  SAVIOUR,  precious  Saviour, 
"Whom  yet  unseen  we  love ; 
O  name  of  might  and  favor, 
All  other  names  above, 

We  worship  Thee!  ive  bless  Thee! 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing ! 
We  praise  Thee  and  confess  Thee 
Our  Saviour  a7id  our  King ! 

2  O  Bringer  of  salvation, 

Who  wbndrously  hast  wrought 
Thyself  the  revelation 
Of  love,  beyond  our  thought. 

3  In  Thee  all  fullness  dwelleth. 
AH  grace  and  power  divine ; 

The  dory  that  excelleth 
O  Son  of  God,  is  Thine. 

4  O  grant  the  consummation 
Of  this  our  son£,  above, 

In  endless  adoration 

And  everlasting  love. 
Then  shall  we  praise  and  bless  Thee! 

Where  perfect  praises  ring  ! 
And  evermore  confess  Thee. 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

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SOUL  of  mine,  in  earthly  temple, 
Why  not  here  content  abide? 
Why  art  thou  forever  pleading  ? 
Why  art  thou  not  satisfied  ? 
|| :  I  shall  be  satisfied 

When  I  awake'in  His  likeness.  :|| 

2  Soul  of  mine,  my  heart  is  clinging 

Tothe earth'sfair  pompand pride; 


Ah,  why  dost  thou  thus  reprove  me  ? 
Why  art  thou  not  satisfied  ? 

3  Soul  of  mine,  must  I  surrender, 
See  myself  as  crucified  ; 

Turn  from  all  of  earth's  ambition, 
That  thou  may'st  be  satisfied  ? 

4  Soul  of  mine,  continue  pleading, 
Sin  rebuke, and  folly  chide; 

I  aceept  the  cross  of  Jesus, 
That  thou  may'st  be  satisfied. 

352 

TRUST  on !  trust  on,  believer ! 
Tho'  long  the  conflict  be, 
Thou  vet  shaft  prove  victorious ; 
Thy  God  shall  fight  for  thee. 
Trust  on !  trust  on  ! 

Tho'  dark  the  night  and  drear; 
Trust  on!  trust  on! 
The  morning  dawnis  near. 

2  Trust  on  !  trust  on ;  thy  failings 
May  bow  thee  to  the  dust, 

But  in  thy  deepest  sorro-v, 
O  give  not  up  thy  trust. 

3  Trust  on !  the  danger  presses ; 
Temptation  strong  is  near, 

Yet  o'er  life's  dangerous  rapids, 
He  shall  thy  passage  steer. 

4  0  Christ  is  strong  to  save  us, 
He  is  a  faithful  Friend, 

Trust  on !  trust  on  !  believer, 
0  trust  Him  to  the  end. 

353 

SHOULD  the  Death  angel  knock  at 
thy  chamber, 
Tn  the  still  watch  of  to-night ; 
Sav  will  vour  spirit  pass  into  torment, 

Or  to  the  land  of  delight  ? 
Say  are  you  ready.  O  are  you  ready  ? 

If  the  Death  angel  should  call ; 
Say  are  you  ready  ?  O  are  you  ready : 
Mercy  stands  waiting  for  all. 

2  Many  sad  spirits  nosv  are  departing 
Into  the  world  of  despair ; 

Ev'ry  brief  moment  brings  your  doom 
nearer. 
Sinner.  O  sinner,  beware ! 

3  Many  redeemed  ones  now  are  ascend- 

ing 
Into  the  mansions  of  light; 


jOO 


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Jesus  is  pleading,  patiently 
O  let  Him  save  you  to-night. 

354 

TRUSTING  in  the  Lord  thy  God, 
Onward  go  !  onward  go ! 
Holding  fast  His  promised  word, 
Onward  go ! 
Ne'er  deny  His  worthy  Name, 
Tho'  it  bring  reproach  and  shame; 
Spreading  still  His  wondrovts  fame, 
Onward  go ! 

2  Has  He  called  thee  to  the  plough  ? 
Onward  go  !  onward  go ! 

Night  is  coming,  serve  Him  now- 
Onward  go! 

Faith  an<)  love  in  service  Wend ; 

On  His  mighty  arm  depend ; 

Standing  fast  until  the  end, 
Onward  go ! 

3  Has  He  given  thee  golden  grain  ? 
Onward  go !  onward  go ! 

Sow,  and  thou  shalt  reap  again; 

Onward  go ! 
"To  thy  Master's  gate  repair, 
Watching  he  and  waiting  there; 
He  will  hear  and  answer  prayer, 

Onward  go ! 

4  Has  He  said  the  end  is  near  ? 
Onward  go !  onward  go ! 

Serving  Hrm  with  holy  fear, 

Onward  go ! 
Christ  thy  portion,  Christ  thy  stay, 
Heavenly  bread  upon  the  way, 
Leading  on  to  glorious  day, 

Onward  go ! 

5  In  this  little  moment  then, 
Onward  go !  onward  go ! 

In  thy  ways  acknowledge  Him; 

Onward  go ! 
Let  His  mind  be  found  in  thee ; 
Let  His  will  thy  pleasure  be; 
Thus  in  life  and  liberty, 

Onward  go ! 

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THE  love  that  Jesus  had  for  me, 
To  suffer  on  the  cruel  tree, 
That  I  a  ransomed  soul  might  be, 
I?  more  than  tongue  can  tell. 


1 1| :  His  love  is  more  than  tongue  can  tell  ;:§ 
i     The  love  that  Jesus  had  for  me     , 
Is  more  than  tongue  can  tell. 

2  The  many  sorrows  that  He  bore, 

'  And  O,  that  crown  of  thorns  He  wore, 
That  I  might  live  forevermore, 
Is  more  than  tongue  can  tell. 

3  The  peace  I  have  in  Him.  my  Lord, 
Who  pleads  before  the  throne  of  God, 
The  merit  of  His  precious  blood. 

Is  more  than  tongue  can  tell. 

4  The  joy  that  comes  when  He  is  near, 
The  rest  He  gives,  so  free  from  fear, 
The  hope  in  Him  so  bright  and  clear. 

Is  more  than  tongue  can  tell, 

356 

A  LL  seeing,  gracious  LoTd— 
_£\_    My  heart  before  Thee  lies; 
All  sin  of  thought  and  life  abhorred, 
My  soul  to  Thee  would  rise. 
Hear  Thou  my  prayer,  O  God, 

Unite  my  heart  to  Thee,- 
Beneath  Thy  love,  beneath  Thy  rod. 
From  sin  deliver  me. 

2  Thou  knowest  all  my  need, 
My  inmost  thought  dost  see  ; 

Ah,  Lord!  from  all  allurements  freed 
Like  Thee  transformed  I'd  be. 

3  Thou  holy,  blessed  One, 
To  me  I  pray  draw  near; 

My  spirit  fill,  O  heavenly  Son, 
With  loving,  Godly  fear. 

4  Bind  Thou  my  life  to  Thine, 
To  me  Thy  life  is  given ; 

While  I  my  all  to  Thee  resign, 
Thou  art  my  all  in  heaven. 

357 

PRAY,  brethren,  pray, 
The  sands  are  falling  ; 
Pray,  brethren,  pray, 
God's  voice  is  calling. 
Yon  turret  strikes  the  dying  chime. 
We  kneel  upon  the  edge  of  time. 
Eternity  is  draiving  nigh. 

Eternity,  Eternity, 
Eternity  is  drawing  nigh. 
2  Praise,  brethren,  praise. 

The  skies  are  rending  ; 
Praise,  brethren,  praise. 


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The  fight  is  ending. 
Behold !  the  glory  draweth  near, 
The  King  Himself  will  soon  appear. 

^  3  Watch,  brethren,  watch, 
The  day  is  dying  j 
Watch,  brethren,  watch, 

The  time  is  flying: 
Watch  as    meii    watch    the    starting 

breath 
Watch  as  men  watch  for  life  or  death. 

4  Look,  brethren,  look, 

The  day  is  breaking; 
Hark,  brethren,  hark, 

The  dead  are  waking. 
With  girded  loins  already  stand ; 
Behold!  the  Bridegroom  is  at  hand. 

358 

OUR  way  is  often  rugged 
While  here  on  earth  we  roam, 
And  thorns  are  in  the  pathway : 
But  we  are  going  home. 
We're  going,  going, 

Tes,  we  are  going  home,- 
We  soon  shall  cross  the  river, 
And  be  vrith  Christ  at  home. 

2  To  Marah's  bitter  waters 
We  oft  have  murm'ring  come, 

But  God  the  cup  has  sweetened; 
And  so  we're  going  home. 

3  When  of  the  desert  weary, 
Our  God  His  grace  has  shown, 

By  resting  us  at  Elim, 
With  sweet  foretastes  of  home. 

4  With  hunger  often  fainting. 
We've  made  complaining  moan; 

But,  fed  by  heavenly  manna, 
We  still  are  going"  home. 

5  Some  stand  to-day  on  Jfebo, 
The  journey  nearly  done, 

Aud  some  are  in  the  valley ; 
But  all  are  going  home. 

359 

BROTHER,  art  thou  worn  and  wearv, 
Tempted,  tried,  and  soreoppress'd  ? 
Listen  to  the  word  of  Jesus, 
'Come  unto  me,  and  rest!  " 
||:  "  Come  unto  me  and  rest!''  :]| 


Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 
"  Come  unto  me,  and  rest!" 

2  O  He  knows  the  dark  forbodings 
Of  the  conscience-troubled  breast ; 

And  to  such  His  words  is  given, 
"Come  unto  me,  and  rest!" 

3  To  the  Lord  bring  all  your  burden, 
Put  the  promise  to  the" test: 

Hear  Him  say,  you  burden-Bearer 
"Come  unto  me,  and  rest !" 

4  If  in  sorrow  thou  art  weeping, 
Grieving  for  the  loved  ones  missed, 

Surely  then  to  you  He  whispers, 
'•Come  unto  me,  and  rest!" 

5  Trust  to  Him  for  all  thy  future. 
He  will  give  thee  what  is  best.; 

Why  then  fear  when  He  is  saying, 
"Come  unto  me,  and  rest!"  ■ 

360 

THERE  are  lonely  hearts  to  cherish, 
While  the  days  are  going  by ; 
There  are  weary  souls  w  ho  perish. 
While  the  days  are  going  oy : 
If  a  smile  we  can  renew, 
As  our  journey  we  pursue. — 
O  the  good  we"  all  may  do, 
While  the  days  are  going  by. 
|| :  Going  by,  going  by,  :\\ 

O  the  good  we  all  may  do. 
While  the  days  are  going  by. 

2  There's  no  time  for  idle  scorning, 
While  the  days  are  going  by : 

Let  your  face  be  like  the  morning, 
While  the  days  are  going  by. 
O  the  world  is  full  of  sigbs, 
Full  of  sad  and  weeping  eyes; 
Help  your  fallen  brother  rise. 
While  the  days  are  going  by. 

3  All  the  loving  links  that  bind  us, 
While  the  days  are  going  by; 

One  by  one  we  leave  behind  us, 
While  the  days  are  going  by. 
But  the  seeds  of  good  we" sow. 
Both  in  shade  and  shine  will  grow, 
And  will  keep  our  hearts  aglow. 
While  the  days  are  going  b^ 

361 

THEY'RE  gathering  homeward  froai 
ev'rv  lan«l, 


102 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


One  by  one !  one  by  one ! 
As  their  weary  feet  touch  the  shining 
strand, 
Yes,  one  by  one ! 
They  rest  with  the  Saviour,  they  wait 

their  crown, 
Their  travel-stained  garments  all  laid 

down. 
They  wait  the  white  raiment  the  Lord 

shall  prepare 
For  all  who  the  glory  with  Him  shall 
share. 
Oath' ring  home!  gathering  home! 

Fording  the  river  one  by  one! 
Gath'ring  home  !  gathering  home! 
Yes,  one  by  one! 


2  Before  they  rest  they  ^ass  thro1  the  ! 

strife, 

One  by  one !  one  by  one ! 
Thro"  the  waters  of  death  they  enter  life, 

Yes.  one  by  one ! 
To  some  are  the  floods  of  the  river  still, 
As  thev  ford  on  their  way  to  the  hea- 

venh  Hill; 
"The  waves  to  others  run  fiercelv  and 

wild, 
Yet  thev  reach  the  home  of  the  unde- 

filett. 

3  We  too  must  come  to  the  river  side, 

One  by  one !  one  by  one  ! 
\T  e  are  nearer  its  waters  each  eventide, 

Yes.  one  by  one! 
We  can  hear  the  noise  of  the  dashing 

stream 
Oft  now  and  again,  through  our  life's 

deep  dream ; 
Sometimes  the  dark  floods  all  the  banks  ' 

overflow, 
Sometimestu ripplesandsmallwavesgo. ! 

4  Oh.  Jesus,  Redeemer, we  look  to  Thee, 

One  by  one !  one  by  one ! 
We  lift  up  our  voices  tremblingly, 

Yes.  oue  by  one! 
The  waves  M  the  river  are  dark  and  cold, 
But  we  know  riic  -olace  where  our  feet 

shall  hold: 
O   Thou  who   didst   pass   through  the 

deepest  midnight, 
Xow  guide  us,  and  &&"*  us  the  staff  i.nd 

light, 


362 

OXLY  a  little  while 
Of  walking  with  weary  feet, 
Patiently  over  the  thorny  way 
•    That  leads  to  the  golden  street. 

2  Suffer  if  God  shall  will, 

And  work  for  Biim  while  we  may, 
Erom  Calvary's  cross  to  Zion's  crown, 
|     Is  only  a  little  way. 

1 3  Only  a  little  while, 
|     For  toiling  a  few  short  days, 
And  then  comes  the  rest,  the  quiet  rest. 
Eternity's  endless  praise. 

363 

i)EHOLD,  what  love,  what  boundless 
f        love, 

The  Father  hath  bestowed 
On  sinners  lost,  that  we  should  be. 

Xow  called  the  sons  of  God  ! 
Behold,  what  manner  of  love! 
What  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  be- 
stowed upon  us, 
That  we — that  we  should  be  called,  . 
Should  be  called  the  sons  of  God. 

2  Xo  longer  far  from  Him,  but  now 
By  "precious  blood"  made  nigh; 

Accepted  in  the  "Well-beloved, 
Near  to  God's  heart  we  lie. 

3  What  we  in  glory  soon  shall  be. 
It  doth  not  yet  appear; 

But  when  our  precious  Lord  we  see, 
We  shall  His  image  bear. 

4  With  such  a  blessed  hope  in  view, 
We  would  more  holy  be, 

More  like  our  risen,  glorio""  Lord, 
Whose  face  we  soon  onall  see. 

364 

I  HEAR  the  words  of  Jesus, 
They  speak  of  peace  with  God: 
I  see  the  Lamb,  Christ  Jesus, 

Who  bore  my  heavy  load ; 
I  trust  the  blood  of  Jesus, 
From  sin  it  sets  me  free, 

1  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 
Who  gave  Himself  for  me 

2  His  word  divinely  blessed, 
It  shows  me  what  I  am; 


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His  cross  it  brings  salvation, 
The  victim  was  the  Lamb ; 

His  blood  proeureth  pardon, 
And  justifies  the  soul, 

His  name,  how  sweet  and  precious, 
It  makes  the  sinner  whole. 

3  O  hear  the  words  of  Jesus, 

The  tidings  are  for  thee; 
O  clasp  the  cross  of  Jesus, 

Aud  there  for  refuge  flee  • 
O  trust  the  blood  of  Jesus, 

Be  saved  this  very  hour ; 

0  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 
Blest  name  of  wondrous  power. 

365 

MY  soul  is  happy  all  day  long- 
Jesus  is  my  Saviour ; 
And  all  my  life  is  full  of  song- 
Jesus  died  for  me. 
Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
To  the  loving  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
To  the  Lamb  ivho  lives  again. 

2  My  heavy  load  of  sin  is  gone — 
Jesus  is  my  Saviour ; 

At  His  dear  cross  I  laid  it  down- 
Jesus  died  for  me. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  mercy  call — 
Jesus  is  my  Saviour; 

1  simply  trusted,  that  was  all — 
Jesus  died  for  me. 

4  Xow  will  I  tell  it  all  around — 
Jesus  is  my  Saviour  ■ 

How  sweet  a  blessing  I  have  found- 
Jesus  died  for  me. 

366 

CAD  and  weary,  lone  and  dreary, 

O    Lord,  I  wotild  Thy  call  obey ; 

Thee  believing.  Christ  receiving, 

I  would  come  to  Thee  to-day. 

I  am  coming,  I  am  coming, 

Coming.  Saviour  to  be  blessed  ,• 
I  am  coming,  L  am  coming, 
Coming,  Lord,  to  Thee  for  rest. 

2  Thou,  the  Holy,  meek  and  lowly. 
Jesus,  unto  Thee  I  come ; 

Keep  me  ever,  let  me  never 
From  Thy  blessed  keeping  roam. 


3  Here  abiding,  in  Thee  hiding, 
Seeks  my  weary  soul  to  rest, 

Till  the  damning  of  the  morning, 
When  I  wake  among  the  blestT 

4  Be  thou  near  me,  keep  and  cheer  me, 
Thro'  life's  dark  and  stormy  way  ■ 

Turn  my  sadness  into  gladness. 
Turn  inv  darkness  into  day. 

367; 

I  SAW  a  way- worn  traveler 
In  tattered  garments  clad, 
And  struggling'up  the  mountain. 

It  seemed  that  he  was  sad  j 
His  back  was  laden  heavy 

His  strength  was  almost  gone. 
Yet  he  shouted  as  he  journeyed. 
Deliverance  will  come. 
Then  palms  of  victory,  crowns  «f  glory. 
Palms  of  victory  I  shall  wear. 

2  The  summer  sun  was  shining, 
The  sweat  was  on  his  brow. 

His  garments  worn  and  dusty. 

His  *tep  seemed  very  s3 
I     But  he  kept  pressing  onward  A_ 

For  he  was  wending  home ; 
Still  shouting  as  he  journeyed. 

Deliverance  will  come. 

3  The  songsters  in  the.  arbor 
That  stood  beside  the  way 

Attracted  his  attention. 

Inviting  his  delay ; 
His  watchword  being  "  Onward! " 

He  stopped  his  ears  and  ran, 
Still  shouting  as  he  journeyed. 

Deliverance  will  come. 

4  I  saw  him  in  the  evening. 
The  sun  was  bending  low. 

He'd  overtopped  the  mountain. 
And  reached  the  vale  below  > 

He  saw  the  golden  city — 
His  everlasting  home — 

And  shouted  loud,  Hosanua. 
Deliverance  has  come ! 

5  While  gazing  on  that  city, 
Just  o'er  the  narrow  flood 

A  band  of  holy  angels 

Came  from  the  tnrone  of  God:     - 
They  bore  him  on  their  pinions. 

Safe  o'ei  the  dashing  foanrj 


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And  joined  hiui  in  his  triumph- 
Deliverance  has  come ! 

6  I  heard  the  song  of  triumph 
They  sang  upon  that  shore, 

Saying,  Jesus  has  redeemed  us 
To  suffer  nevermore, 

Then,  casting  his  eyes  backward 
On  the  race  which  he  had  run. 
He  shouted  loud,  Hosanna, 
Deliverance  has  come ! 

368 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  to  Thee  I  cry, 
Unless  Thou  help  me  I  must  die ; 

0  bring  Thy  free  salvation  nigh, 
And  take  me  as  I  am. 

Take  me  as  I  am.  take  me  as  1  am; 
Lord,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
O  take  me  as  I  am. 

1  Helpless  I  am  full  of  guilt, 

But  yet  for  me  Tby  blood  was  spilt; 
And'  Thou  canst  make  me  what  Thou 
wilt, 
AM  tafce  uie  as  I  am. 
iU  I  bow  before  Thy  mercy  seat. 
Behold  me,  Saviour,  at  Thy  feet; 
Thy  work  begin.  Thy  work  complete, 
And  take  me  as  I  am. 

4  If  thou  hast  work  for  me  to  do, 
Inspire  my  will,  my  heart  renew  ; 
And  work,  both  in,  and  by  me  too, 
-    And  take  me  as  1  am. 

5  And  when  at  last  the  work  is  done, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won  ; 
Still,  still  my  cry  shall  be  alone, 

O  take  me  as  I  am. 

369 

OXCE  more  we  come.  God's  word  to 
hear 
The  word  so  pure  and  holy ; 
^STow  grant  us,  Lord,  a  listening  ear, 
A  spirit  meek  and  lowly : 
r  if  we  hear,  and  heed  it  not, 
"e  hear  for  condemnation ; 
•  doers  of  the  word,"  were  taught, 
heirs  of  Christ's  salvation. 
O  Ufe  of  God  is  in  the  word  ; 

Khosoe'er  believeth 
2s; o         p>rd  there,  of  Christ  the  Lord, 
irnal  life  i  eceiveth  ,- 


But  if  we  hear,  believing  not, 
We  hear  for  condemnation ; 

For  "doers  of  the  word,  "we're  taught* 
Are  heirs  of  Christ's  salvation. 

3  The  word  of  God,  by  faith  received, 
Imparts  regeneration ; 

And  he  who  hath  in  Christ  believed 

Lives  out  a  new  creation ; 
But  if  we  hear,  and  do  it  not, 

We  hear  for  condemnation ; 
For   'doers  of  the  word,''  we're  taught, 

Are  heirs  of  Christ's  salvation. 

4  So.  when  the  word  of  God  we  hear, 
Let  us  be  humbly  pleading 

The  Holy  Ghost  to  give  us  light, 
As  we  the  word  are  heeding; 

But  if  we  hear,  and  feel  it  not, 
We  hear  for  condemnation  ; 

For  "doers  of  the  word."  we're  taught, 
Are  heirs  of  Christ's  salvation. 


370  /"' 


SOWING  in  the  morning,  sowing  seeds 
of  kindness, 
i     Sowing  in  the  noontide  and  the  dewy 

eve; 
j  Waiting  for  the  Harvest,  and  the  time 
of  reaping, 
We  shall  come  rejoicing,  bringing  in 
the  sheaves. 

Bringing  in  the  sheaves, 

Bringing  in  the  sheaves, 
We  shall  come  rejoicing, 
Bringing  in  the  sheaves. 

2  Sowing  in  the  sunshine, sowing  in  the 

shadows, 
[     Fearing  neither  clouds  nor  -winter's 

chilling  breeze ; 
'  By  and  by  the  harvest,  and  the  labor 

ended. 
We  shall  come  rejoicing,  bringing  in 

the  sheaves. 

3  Going  forth  with  weeping,  sowing  for 

the  Master. 

Tho'  the  loss   sustain'd  our  spirit  of- 
ten grieves  -. 
When  our  weeping's  over,  He  will  bid 
us  welcome,        / 

We  shall  come  rejoicing,  bringing  in 
the  sheaves. 


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371 

SOOX  shall  we  see  The  glorious  morn- 
ing, 
Saints  arise  !  saints  arise ! 
Sinners,  attend  the  notes  of  warning, 

Saints  arise !  saints  arise ! 
The  resurrection  day  draws  near, 
The  King  of  Saints  shall  soon  appear, 
And  high  His  royal  standard  rear. 
Saints  arise  !  saints  arise !, 

2  Hear  ye  the  trump  of  God  resounding. 
Saints  arise!  saints  arise! 

Through  all  the  vault  of  death  rebound  - 
ing. 

Saints  arise  !  saints  arise ! 
To  meet  the  Bridegroom, haste, prepare, 
Put  on  your  hridal  garments  fair. 
And  hail  your  Saviour  in  the  air, 

Saints  arise  !  saints  arise ! 

3  The  saints  who  sleep.  Avith  joy  awake  J. 
All  arise!  al)  arise! 

Their  beds  of  death  are  quick  forsaken. 

All  arise !  all  arise ! 
Xot  one  of  all  the  faithful  few 
Who  here  on  earth  the  Saviour  knew, 
But  starts  with  bliss  his  Lord  to  view. 

All  arise  !  all  arise  ! 

4  Fast  by  the  throne  of  God  behold  them 
Crowned  with  bliss!   crowned  with 

bliss! 
See  in  His  arms  the  Saviour  fold  them. 
Crowned   with   bliss!   crowned  with 
bliss! 
W  i  th  wreaths  of  glory  round  their  head. 
^N'o  tears  of  sorrow  now  are  shed. 
'In  joy's  full  fountain  all  are  led, 
<  in'wued  at  last !  crowned  at  last! 

372 

\VF  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee, 
}  y      Our  Father  in  heaven, 
For  the  joy  of  salvation 
Thy  gospel  hath  given. 

Hallelujah  .'  we  praise  Thee 

Thro'  Jesus  our  Lord  ; 
Hallelujah  !  ire  bless  Thee. 
For  the  gift  of  Thy  word ! 

2  We  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee 
Once  sinful  aud  sad. 


'     By  the  word  Thou  hast  given. 
To  Christ  we  were  led. 

3  We  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee: 
The  Spirit  hath  come 

To  dwell  with,  and  teach  us. 
And  guide  lis  safe  home. 

4  We  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee, 
For  food  by  the  way ; 

The  manna  from  heaven 
Provided  each  day. 

5  We  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee: 
Thy  word  hath  gone  forth. 

That  Christ  shall  be  King  and 
Beign  over  the  earth, 

6  We  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee, 
And  wait  His  return 

To  fulfill  ev'ry  promise 
He  made  to  "His  own. 

7  We  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee  : 
We'll  reign  with  Him  then. 

To  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee 
Forever.     Amen. 

373 

MY  Cod  and  Father,  while  T  stray     "~ 
Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough 
way. 
O  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say. 
"Thy  will  be  done" 
|| :  "  Thy  will  be  done'.''  :|| 
O  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say 
■■  Thy  trill  be  done.'"  _v~ 

2  What  fcho'  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved,  no  longer  nigh, 

Submissive  still  would  I  reply. 
••  Thy  will  be  done  '." 
|| :    \Thy  will  bedonc!"i\\ 
Submissive  still  would  1  reply. 
lThy  will  be  done!" 

3  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest'         / 
With  Thv  sweet  Spirit  for  its  •>  lest, 

My  Cod,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest. 
•'Thy  will  be  done V 
||:    -Thy  will  be  done!"  :\\ 
My  God  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest . 
'•Thy  will  be  done! 

4  Benew  mv  will  from  day  to  day  . 
Blend  it  with  Thine:  and  take  away 

All  now  that  makes  it  hard  to  say, 
•Thv  will  he  .lone'' 


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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


|i :  ''Thy  will  be  done!" :\\ 

All  now  that  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"Thy  will  be  done!" 

5  Then  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 

111  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 
'  '■  Thy  will  be  done ! ' ' 
!!:"  Thy  will  be  done      :|| 
Til  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 
■Thy  will  be  done:" 

374 

TX  Thv  cleft,  0  Hock  of  Ages, 

1  Hide  Thou  me ; 

When  the  fitful  tempest  rages, 

riide  Thou  me ; 
Where  uo  mortal  arm  can  sever, 
From  my  heart  Thy  love  for  ever, 
Hide  nie\  O  Thou  Rock  of  Ages, 

Safe  in  Thee. 

2  From  the  snare  of  sinful  pleasure, 
TTide  Thou  me: 

Thou  my  ppotl  8  eternal  treasure, 
^  Hide  Thou  me; 

When  the  world  its  power  is  wielding, 
And  my  heart  is  almost  yielding, 
Hide  me.  O  Thou  Bock  of  A  pes, 
iafe  in  Thee. 

3  In  the  lonely  night  of  sorrow, 
Hide  Thou  ine ; 

JTill  in  glory  dawns  the  morrow, 

Hide  Thou  me; 
In  the  sight  of  Jordan's  billow, 
Let  Thy  bosom  be  my  pillow, 
Hide  me,  O  Thou  Eock  of  Ages, 

Safe  in  Thee. 

875 

TAX  waiting  for  the  morning 
Of  the  blessed  day  to  dawn, 
When  The  sorrow  and  the  sadness, 
©1'  this  changeful  life  are  gone. 
Jrt)..'  ivaiting,  only  waiting, 
Till  this  weary  life  is  o'er; 
Only  waiting  for  my  welcome. 

From  ray  L'aviour  on  t'n e  other  shore. 
2  I  am  vrnitine;:  worn  and  weary 
With  the  battle  and  the  strife, 
Hoping  when  U-    '  r  %£ axe's  over 
To  receive  a  crown  of  life. 


3  Waiting,  hoping,  trusting  ever, 
For  a  home  of  boundless  love ; 

Like  a  pilgrim  looking  forward 
To  the  land  of  bliss  above. 

4  Hoping  soon  to  meet  the  loved  ones 
Where  the  "many  mansions ''  be  ; 

Listening  for  the  happy  welcome 
Of  my  Savio»r  calling  me. 

37C 

HEAVENLY  Father,  we  Thy  child- 
ren, 
Gathered  round  our  risen  Lord, 
Lift  our  hearts  in  earnest  pleading : 
O  revive  us  by  Thy  word  ! 
Send  refreshing,  send  refreshing 

From  Thy  presence.gracious  Lord* 
Send  refreshing,  send  refreshing, 
And  revive  us  by  Thy  word ! 

2  Gracious  gales  of  heavenly  bles.-.irg 
In  Thy  love  to  us  afford  ; 

Let  us  feel  Thy  Spirit's  presence. 
O  revive  us  by  Thy  word !  ** 

3  Weak  and  weary  in  the  conflict. 
"Wrestling  not  with  ftesh-and blood." 

Help  us  Lord,  as  faint  we  falter  ; 
U  revive  us  by  Thy  word ! 

4  With  Thy  strength,  0  Master  gird  us  ; 
Be  our  Guide  and  be  our  Guard : 

Fill  us  with  Thy  holy  Spirit, 
0  revive  us  bv  Thv  word! 

377 

WHEX  the  King  in  His  beauty  shall 
T  T  come  to  His  throne, 

And    around    Him    are    gathered  His 

loved  ones,  His  own ; 
There  be   some  who  will  knock  at  Ei% 

fair  palace  door. 
To  be  answered  within  "/There  is  mer- 
cy no  more." 

If:  "J  have  never  known  you£  : 
"  I  have  never,  I  have  never, 
I  have  never  known  you.''' 
2  They  had  known  whence  He  came, 

and  the  grace  which  He  brought; 
In  their  presence   He  healed,  in  their 

streets  He  had  taught; 
They  had  mentioned  His  name  and  their 

friendship  professed ; 
But  they  never  believed,  for  of  them 
He  confessed : 


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10^ 

ise.    ' 


3  Now  the  righteous  are  reigning  with 

Abraham  there ;  [despair, 

But  for  these  is  appointed  an  endless 
It  is  vain    that    they    call:    He  once 

knock'd  at  their  gate, 
But  they  welcomed  Him  not;  so  now 

this"  is  their  fate : 

4  O  sinner,  give   heed  to  this  story  of 

gloom,  [your  doom ; 

For  the  hour  is  fast  nearing  that  fixes  ; 
Will  you  still  reject  mercy  ?  still  harden 

your  heart  ? 
O  then,  what  will   you  do  as  the  King 

cries — "  Depart !" 

378 

BE  YOXD  the  smiling  and  th  e  weeping, 
I  shall  he  soon,  I  shall  he  soon; 
Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping, 
Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping, 
I  shall  he  soon,  I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest  and  home ! 
Sweet,  sweet  home! 
Lord,  tarry  not,  but  come, 
Lord  tarry  not. 

2  Beyond  the  blooming  and  the  fading, 
I  shall  be  soon,  I  shall  be  soon : 

Beyond  the  shining  and  the  shading, 
Beyond  the  hoping  and  the  dreading, 
I  shall  be  soon,  I  shall  be  soon. 

3  Beyond  the  parting  and  the  meeting. 
I  shall  be  soon.  I  shall  be  soon  j 

Beyond  the  farewell  and  the  greeting. 
Beyond  the  pulse's  fever  beating, 
I  shall  be  soon.  I  shall  be  soon. 

4  Beyond  the  frost-chain  and  the  fever. 
I  shall  be  soon.  I  shall  be  soon  ; 

Beyond  the  rock- waste  and  the  river, 
Beyond  the  ever  and  the  never, 
I  shall  be  soon,  I  shall  be  soon. 


379 

JESUS  is  coming !  sing  the  glad  word !   381  "" 
Coming  for  those  He  redeemed  bv 
His  blood 
Coming  to  reign  as  the  glorified  Lord, 

Jesus  is  coming  again! 
Jesus  is  coming,  is  coming  again! 

Jesus  is  coming  again!  [plain! 

Shout  the  glad  tidings  o 'er  mountain 'and 
Jesus  is  coming  again ! 


2  Jesus  is  coming!  the  dead  shall  arise. 
Loved  ones  shalTmeet  in  a  joyful  sur- 
prise, *  ,r   • 

Caught  up  together  to  Him  in  the  skies. 
Jesus  is  coming  again ! 

3  Jesus  is  coming!  His  saints  to  release: 
Coming  to  give  to  the  warring  earth 

peace ;  [cease 

Seining  and  sighing,  and  sorrow,  shall 
Jesus  is  coming  again  ! 

4  Jesus  is  coming!  the  promise  is  true. 
Who  are  the  chosen,  the  faithful,  the 

few,  [view ! 

j  "Waiting  and  watching,  prepared  for  re 
Jesus  is  coming  again ! 

380 

T\"E  are  children  of  a  King. 
T  V      Heavenly  King,  heavenly  King. 
We  are  children  of  a  King. 

Singing  as  we  journey ; 
Jesus  Christ  our  Guard  and  Guide, 

Bids  us,  nothing  terrified. 
Follow  closely  at  His  si<:<_, 

Singing  as  we  journey. 

2  We  are  traveling  to  our  home. 
Blessed  home,  blessed  home ! 

We  are  traveling  to  our  home. 

Singing  as  we  journey; 
Toward  a  city  out  of  sight 
Where  will  fall  no  shade  of  ni  g\ 
For  our  Saviour  is  its  light,  ^^A 

Singing  as  we  journey. 

3  Full  of  joy  we  onward  go, 
Heavenward  go,  homeward  go, 

Full  of  joy  we  onward  go, 

Singing  as  we  journey ; 
Singing  all  thejourney  through — 

Singing  hearts  are  brave  and  true —     > 
Singing  till  our  homes  we  view, 

Singing  as  we  journey. 


"IT' HO  is  on  the  Lord's  side  ? 
}  1      Who  will  serve  the  King  ? 
Who  will  be  His  helpers, 

Other  lives  to  bring? 
Who  will  leave  the  world's  side  ? 

Who  will  face  the  foe  \ 
Who  is  on  the^Lord's  snie? 

Who  for  Him  will  go  ? 


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Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side  ? 

Who  will  serve  the  King? 
Who  will  be  His  helpers, 

Other  lives  to  bring  ? 
By  Thy  grand  redemption, 

By  Thy  grace  divine, 
We  are  on  the  Lord's  side ; 

Saviour,  we  are  Thine. 

2  Not  for  weight  of  glory, 
Not  for  crown  and  palm, 

Enter  we  the  army, 
Raise  the  warrioi  psalm ; 

But  for  love  that  elaimeth 
Lives  for  whom  He  died, 

He  whom  Jesus  nameth 
Must  be  on  His  side. 

3  Jesus,  Thou  hast  bought  us, 
Not  with  gold  or  gem 

But  with  Thine  own  life-blood, 

For  Thy  diadem ; 
"With  Thy  blessing,  filling 

All  who  come  to  Thee. 
Thou  has*  made  us  willing, 

Tnuu  hast  made  us  free. 

4  Fierce  may  be  the  conflict, 
strong  may  be  the  foe, 

But  the  King's  own  army 

None  can  overthrow; 

<1  His  standard  ranging, 

Vh-t'ry  is  secure, 
For  His  truth  unchanging. 

Makes  the  triumph  sure. 

382 

TRAVELING  to  the  better  land, 
O'er  the  desert's  scorching  sand, 
Father,  letme  grasp  Thy  hand; 
Lead  me  on ! 

2  "When  at  Marah,  parched  with  heat, 
I  the  sparkling  fountain  greet. 
Make  the  bitter  waters  sweet ; 

Lead  me  on ! 

3  When  the  wilderness  is  drear, 
Show  me  Elim's  palm  groves  near, 
And  her  wells  as  crystal  clear  ,- 

Lead  me  on ! 

4  Through  the  water,  through  the  fire, 
Never  let  me  fall  or  tire, 

NEvery  step  brings  Canaan  nigher; 
\  Lead  me  on ! 


!  5  Bid  me  stand  on  Nebo's  height. 
J  Gaze  upon  the  land  of  light, 
!  Then  transported  with  one  sight, 
Lead  me  on ! 

|  6  When  I  stand  on  Jordan's  brink, 
;  Never  let  me  fear  or  shrink ; 
|  Hold  me,  Father,  lest  I  sink ; 
Lead  me  on ! 

I  7  "When  the  victory  is  won, 
!  And  eternal  life  begun. 
i  Up  to  glory  lead  me  on ! 
Lead  me  on ! 

;383 

T  OOK  unto  me  and  be  ye  saved. 
Ju    I  heard  the  just  One  say ; 
[And  as  by  faith  on  Him  I  gazed. 
j     My  burden  rolled  away, 
■      Tve  passed  the  cross  at  Calvary, 

Tm  on  the  Heaven  side  ; 
I     The  world  is  crucified  to  me, 

Since  Christ  my  ransom  died  • 
I     The  world  is  crucified  to  me, 

Since  Christ  my  ransom  died. 

2  By  His  atonement  reconciled, 
My  Father's  face  I  see; 

The  empty  tomb  now  intervenes 
Between  the  world  and  me. 

3  O  glorious  height  of  vantage  ground. 
O  blest,  victorious  hour! 

In  Him  to  trust  and  fully  know 
His  resurrection  power. 

384 

V^O  works  of  law  have  we  to  boast, 
I  JLl     By  nature  ruined,  guilty,  lost ; 
Condemned  already,  but  Thy  hand 
Provided  what  Thou  didst  demand. 
We  take  the  guilty  sinner's  name, 
The  guilty  sinner's  Saviour  claim  , 
We  take  the  guilty  sinner's  name. 
The  guilty  sinner's  Saviour  claim. 
•  2  No  faith  we  bring,  'tis  Christ  alone, 
j  'Tis  what  He  is — what  He  has  done  ; 
!  He  is  for  us  as  given  by  God. 
I  It  was  for  us  He  shed  His  blood. 
I  3  "We  do  not  feel  our  sins  are  gone, 
I  "We  know  it  by  Thy  word  alone  ; 
j  We  know  that  there  our  sins  did'at  lay 
I  On  Him  who  lias  put  sin  away. 


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.Id* 


*  Because  we  know  our  sins  forgiven, 
We  happy  i'eel — our  home  is  heaven ; 
O  help  us  now  as  sons  of  God, 
To  tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod. 

385 

THERE  is  love,   true  love,  and  the 
heart  grows  warm, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes ; 
And  the  word  of  life  has  a  wondrous 
charm, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  conies : 
There  is  joy,  glad  joy,  and  a  feast  is 
spread, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes  ■ 
"For  His  heavenly  voice  brings  to  life 
the  dead. 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes. 

'Tivas  a  happy,  happy  day.  in  the  olden 

time. 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  came,- 
Open  wide  the  door,  let  Him  enter  now ! 
For  His  love  is  ever  the  same  ! 
j:  His  love  is  ever  the  same!  :\\ 
Open  wide  the  door,  let  Him  enter  now! 
For  His  love  is  ever  the  same. 

2  There  is  peace,  sweet  peace,  and  the 
life  grows  calm 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes ; 
And  the  trusting  soul  sings  a  sweet 
soft  psalm. 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes : 
There  is  faith,  strong  faith,  and  our 
home  seems  near. 
AYhen  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes ; 
Anil  the  crown  more  bright,  and  the 
cross  more  dear. 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethanv  comes. 

386 

/^HILD  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
\J    Filled  with  dismay. 
Wait  not  for  to-morrow, 

Yield  thee  to-day. 
Heav'n  bids  thee  come. 

While  yet  there's  room  ; 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Hear  and  obey. 

2  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow. 
Why  wilt  thou  die  ? 
Come  while  thou  canst  borrow 


Help  from  on  high ; 
Grieve  not  that  love 

Which  fi'om  above, 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Would  bring  thee  nigh. 

387 

LOBD.  my  trust  I  repose  in  Thee, 
O  how  great  is  Thy  love  to  me  ! 
Thou  the  strength  of  ray  life  shalt  be. 
This  I  know,  this  I  know. 
^hine,  Thine,  and  only  Thine. 

Now  and  ever  Thine; 
Thou  dost  love  me,  Saviour  miriej 
This  I  knoio.  this  Lkaotc. 

2  Thou  dost  lead  with  a  sweet  command, 
Thou  dost  lead  with  a  gentle  hand  ; 
On  the  rock  of  Thy  truth  I  stand  ; 

This  I  know,  this  I  know. 

3  I  shall  rise  to  a  world  of  light. 
I  shall  rest  in  a  mansion  bright ; 
Then  my  faith  shall  be  lost  in  sight: 

This  iknow.  this  I  krunv . 


388 

V"OT  what  these  hands  have  done, 
li     Can  save  this  guilty  soul ; 
Xot  what  this  toiling  flesh  has  borne 
Can  make  my  spirit  whole. 
Thy  work  alone,  my  Saviour. 
Can  ease  thisiveight  of  sin; 
Thy  blood  alone,  O  Lamb  of  God. 
Can  give  me  peace  within. 

2  Not  what  I  feel  or  do. 

Can  give  me  peace  with  God  : 
Not  allmy  prayers,  or  sighs,  or  tears. 
Can  ease  my  awful  load. 

3  Thy  love  to  »ie.  O  God. 
Xot  mine,  0  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Can  rid  me  of  this  dark  unrest, 
And  set  my  spirit  free. 

4  Xo  other  work  save  Thine, 
Xo  meaner  blood  will  do ; 

Xo  strength,  save  that  which  is  divine, 
i     Can  bear  me  safely  through. 

5  T  praise  the  God  of  grace. 

I  trust  His  love  and  might : 
i  He  calls  me  His.  I  call  Him  mine;  | 

I     My  God,  mv  iov.  m\  light  t  ;!{ 


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389 

MY  life  flows  on  in  endless  song; 
Above  earth's  lamentation, 

1  hear  the  sweet  though  far-off  hymn 
That  hails  a  new  creation ; 

Through  all  the  tumult  and  the  strife 
I  hear  the  music  ringing ; 

It  finds  an  echo  in  my  soul- 
How  can  I  keep  from  singing  ? 

2  What  though  my  joys  and  comforts  die! 

The  Lord  my  Saviour  liveth ; 
What  tho'the  darkness  gatherround? 

Songs  in  the  night  He  giveth 
No  storm  can  shake  my  inmost  calm 

While  to  that  refuge' clinging ; 
Since  Christ  is  Lord  of  heaven  and.  earth, 

How  can  I  keep  from  singing  ? 

3  I  lift  my  eyes  ;  the  clouds  grows  thin ; 
I  see  the  blue  above  it ; 

And  day  by  day  this  pathway  smooths, 
Since  first  I  learned  to  love  it ; 

The  peace  of  Christ  makes  fresh  my 
heart, 

.    A  fountain  ever  springing; 

All  things  are  mine  since  I  am  His — , 
How  can  I  keep  from  singing  ] 

390 

ONCE  again  the  Gospel  message 
From  the  Saviour  you  have  heard ; 
Will  you  heed  the  invitation  ? 
Will  you  turn  and  seek  the  Lord  ? 
|| :  Come  believing  !  come  believing  ! 
Come  to  Jesus!  look  and  live.':\\ 

2  Many  summers  you  have  wasted, 
Ripened  harvests  you  have  seen ; 

Winter  snows  by  Spring  have  melted. 
Yet  you  linger  in  your  sin. 

3  Jesus  for  your  choice  is  waiting ; 
Tarry  not :  at  once  decide ! 

While  the  spiritnow  is  striving, 
Yield,.and  seek  the  Saviour's  side. 

4  Cease  of  fitness  to  be  thinking; 
Do  not  longer  try  to  feel; 

It  is  trusting' and  not  feeling, 
That  willgive  the  Spirit's  seal. 

5  Let  your  will  to  God  be  given. 
Trust  in  Christ's  atoning  blood; 

Look  to  Jesus  now  in  heaven, 
JRest  on  His  unchanging  word. 


391 

SOUND  the  alarm!    Let  the  watch- 
man cry  ! 
"  Up !  for  the  day  of  the  Lord  is  nigh  ; 
Who    will  escape   from    the  wrath  to 

come? 
Who  have  a  place  in  the  soul's  bright 

home?" 
Sound  the  alarm  watchman !  Sound  the 

alarm  I 
For  the  Lord  will  come  with  a  conquer- 
ing arm,;  [vance? 
And  the  hosts  of  sin,  as  their  ranks  ad- 
Shall  ivither  and  fall  at  Sis  glance. 

2  Sound  the  alarm!  Let  theory  go  forth, 
Swift  as  the  wind,   o'er  the  'realms  of 

earth  ■ 
"  Flee  to  the  Rock  where  the  soul  may 

hide! 
Flee  to  the  Rock !  in  its  cleft  abide !" 
2  Sound  the  alarm  on  the  mountain's 

brow! 
j  Plead  with   the  lost    by  the  wayside 

now; 
;  Warn  them  to  come  and  the  truth  em- 
brace ; 
!  Urge    them  to  come  and  be    saved  by 
grace. 

4  Sound  the  alarm  in  the  youthful  ear, 
Sound  it  aloud  that  the  old  may  hear ; 

:  Blow  ye  the  trump  while  the  day-beams 
last! 

'  Blow  ye  the  trnuip  till  the  light  is  past! 

392 

BEAUTIFUL  morning  ?  Day  of  hope. 
Dawn  of  a  better  life ; 
Now  in  the  peaceful  hours  we  rest. 
Far  from  earth's  noise  and  strife. 
Morning  of  resurrection  joy.   2 

Bay  when  the  Saviour  rose. 
Singing  shall  greet  thy  opening  hours. 
Singing  shall  mark  thy  close. 

2  Beautiful  morning !    All  the  week 
Waiteth  thy  welcome  light. 

Since  thy  first  dawning,  balm  and  clear, 
Out  of  the  darkest  night. 

3  Beautiful  morning!    Grief  and  pain, 
Weeping  before  the  tomb. 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


Ill 


Fly  at  thy  dawning,  Jesus  rose, 
Jesus  dispelled  the  gloom. 

393 

"'TWILL  not  he  long  our  journey  here, 
A  Each  broken  sigh  and  falling  tear, 
"Will  soon  be  gone,  and  all  will  be 
A  cloudless  sky,  a  waveless  sea. 
Roll  on,  dark  stream, 

We  dread  not  thy  foam,- 
The  Pilgrim  is  longing 
For  home,  sweet  home. 

2  'Twill  not  be  long  the  yearning  heart 
May  feel  its  every  hope  depart, 

And  grief  be  mingled  with  its  song ; 
We'll  meet  again,  'twill  not  be  long.  - 

3  Though  sad  we  mark  the  closing  eye, 
Of  those  we  loved  in  days  gone  by, 
Yet  sweet  in  death  their  latest  song— 
"We'll  meet  again,  'twill  not  be  long. 

i  These  checkered  wilds,  with  thorns 

o*erspread. 
Through  which  our  way  so  oft  is  led— 
This  march  of  time,  with  truth  so  strong, 
Whl  end  in  bliss,  'twill  not  be  long. 

394 

"PIS  known  on  earth,  in  heaven  too. 

A   'Tis  sweet  to  me  because  'tis  true  • 
The  "old.  old  story"  is  ever  new ; 

Tell  me  more  about  Jesus. 

||:  ''  Tell  me  more  about  Jesus  /":|! 

Him  would  I  knoio  who  loved  me  so  ; 

'•  Tell  me  more  about  Jesiis .'" 

2  Earth's  fairest  flowers  will  droop  and 

die, 
Dark  clouds  o'erspread  von  azure  skv  ; 
Life's  dearest  joys  flit  fleetest  by  ; 
Tell  me  more  about  Jesus. 

3  When  overwhelmed  with  unbelief. 
When  burdened  with  a  blinding  grief. 
Come  kindly  then  to  my  relief; 

Tell  me  more  about  Jesus. 

4  And  when  the  Glory -land  I  see, 
And  take  the  "  place  prepared"  for  me. 
Through  endless  years  my  song  shall 

be— 
Tell  me  more  about  Jesus. 


395 

THE  word  of  God  is  given 
To  all  who  serve  Him  here, 
That  when  the  Lord  from  heaven 

In  glory  shall  appear. 
We  then  shall  be  delivered 

Erom  sorrow,  sin  and  pain; 
And  if  for  Christ  we  suffer, 
With  Him  we  then  shall  reign. 
We  are  going  home  to  Jesus  ! 
Going  home  to  Jesus ! 
Going  to  the  mansions 

He  s  preparing  there  on  high! 
We  are  going  home  to  Jesus! 
Going  home  to  Jesus! 
And  we'll  gather  there  in  glory  / 
By  and  by  ! 
!  a  Once  in  our  sin  we  wandered 
'.     Ear,  far  away  from  God. 
And  precious  hours  we  squandered 
!     Upon  the  downward  road  ■ 
,  But  God  in  grace  hath  called  us, 

And  given  us  to  share 
I  The  purchase  of  our  Saviour-, 
A  mansion  bright  and  fair, 

3  Xow  with  this  hope  to  cheer  us. 

And  with  the  Spirit's  seal. 
That  all  our  sins  were  pardoned. 

Through  Him  whose  stirpes  did  h. ;.  \ 
,  As  "•  strangers"   and  as  '•  pilgrim  - 
I     Xo  place  on  earth  we  own.  " 
!  But  work  and  watch  as  "  servants. 
j     Until  the  Lord  shall  come. 

1396 

TO  Him  who  for  our  sins  was  slain 
To  Him  for  all  His  dying  pain, 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah. 
Hallelujah  to  His  name. 

2  To  Him,  the  Lamb,  our  sacrifice. 
Who  gave  His  life  the  ransomed  price. 

3  To  Him  who  died  that  we  might  die 
To  sin,  and  live  with  Him  on  high  . 

4  To  Him  who  rose  that  we  might  rise, 
And  reign  with  Him  beyond  the  skies, 

5  To  Him  who  now  for  us  doth  plead. 
And  helpeth  us  in  all  our  need, 

6  To  Him  who  doth  prepare  on  high. 
Our  home  in  immortality. 


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7  To  Him  be  glory  evermore  ! 

Ye  heavenlv  hosts,  your  Lord  adore  ! 

397 

THE  sands  of  time  are  sinking. 
The  dawn  of  heaven  breaks, 
The  sniumer  morn  I've  sighed  for — 

The  fair,  sweet  morn  awakes  : ' 
Dark,  dark  bath  been  the  midnight, 

But  day-spring  is  at  hand, 
And  glory,  glory  dwelleth 

In  Immauuel's  land. 
1!  I've  wrestled  on  toward  heaven. 

'Gainst  storm,  and  wind,  and  tide, 
Slow,  like  a  weary  traveler 

That  leaneth  on  his  guide. 
Amid  the  shades  of  evening, 

While  sinks  life's  lingering  sand, 
I  hail  the  glory  dawning 

From  Immanuel's  land. 
I :  Deep  waters  crossed  life's  pathway, 

The  hedge  of  thorns  was  sharp ; 
Now  these  all  lie  behind  me — 

()  for  a  well  tuned  harp  ! 
Q  to.jutn  the  hallelujah 

With  you  triumphant  band  ! 
"Who  sing  where  glory  dwelleth, 

In  Immanuel's  land. 

398 

I    K/JSrOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives ! 
J     What  comfort  this  sweet  message 

gives ! 
He  lives,  who  once  was  dead. 
He  lives,  all  glorious  in  the  sky. 
He  lives,  exalted  there  on  high, 
My  everlasting  Head. 
|| :  He  lives !  He  lives  ! 
I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives,:\\ 

2  He  lives,  to  bless  me  with  His  love ; 
He  lives,  to  plead  for  me  above, 

My  hungry  soul  to  feed ; 
He  lives,  to  grant  me  rich  supply. 
He  lives,  to  guide  me  with  His  eye  ; 

To  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  He  lives,  triumphant  from  the  grave; 
He  lives,  eternally  to  save : 

And  while  He  lives  I'll  sing  : 
lives,  my  ever  faithful  Friend: 
.lives,  and  loves  me  to  the  end: 
\v  Prophet.  Priest  and  King  ! 


4  He  lives,  my  mansion  to  prepare ; 
He  lives,  to  bring  me  safely  there ; 

My  Jesus  still  the  same : 
What  joy  this  blest  assurance  gives! — 
"  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  :" 

All  glory  to  His  name ! 

399 

\n    \    LITTLE  while!"  and  He  shah 

A        come ; 

The  hour  draws  on  apace, 
The  blessed  hour,  the  glorious  morn, 

When  we  shall  see  His  face : 
How  light  our  trials  then  will  seem ! 

How  short  our  pilgrim  way ! 
Our  life  on  earth  a  fitful  dream . 

Dispelled  by  dawning  day ! 

Then  come,  Lord  Jesus,  quickly  come, 

In  glory  and  in  light ! 
Come  take  Thy  longing  children  home, 

And  end  earth's  weary  night! 

2  '  'A  little  while !"  with  patience, Lord, 
)     I  fain  would  ask  ,:  How  long?" 

For  how  can  I  with  such  a  hope 

1  Of  glory  and  of  home, 
With  such  a  joy  awaiting  me. 

3sTot  wish  the  hour  were  come  ? 

How  can  I  keep  the  longing  back, 

And  how  suppress  the  groan  ? 

3  Yet  peace,  my  heart !  and  hush,  my 

tongue ! 

Be  calm,  my  troubled  breast ! 
Each  passing  hour  is  hastening  on 

The  everlasting  rest : 
Thou  knowest  well — the  time  thy  God 

Appoints  for  thee  is  best ; 
The  morning  star  will  soon  arise : 

The  glow  is  in  the  East. 

400 

WHEX  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory 
died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God: 

All   the    vain    things  that    charm  me 
most. 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


11. 


3  See !  from  His  head.  His  hands,  His 

feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ! 
Did  e'er  such  iove  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  1 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine. 
That  were  an  offering  far  too  small: 

Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  mv  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

401 

BEHOLD  a  stranger  atftthe  door 
He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  he- 
fore  ; 
Has  waited  long. — is  waiting  still; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  O !  lovely  attitude !  He  stands 
With  melting  heart  and  laden  hands  ; 
O !  matchless  kindness !  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes ! 

3  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will,  the  very  friend  you  need ; 
The  Friend  of  sinners  yes,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  died  at  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine  ; 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  thine, 

That  soul-destroying  monster.  Sin  ; 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 

402 

OXLY  waiting  till  the  shadows 
Are  a  little  longer  grown ; 
Only  waiting  till  the  glimmer 

Of  the  day's  last  beam  is  flown 
Till  the  night  of  death  has  faded 

From  the  heart  once  full  of  day : 

-Till  the  stars  of  heaven  are  breaking 

Thro'  the  twilight  soft  and  gray. 

2  Only  waiting  till  the  reapers 
Have  the  last  sheaf  gathered  home  ; 

For  the  summer  tide  has  faded, 
And  the  Autumn  winds  have  come. 

Quickly,  reapers  !  gather  quickly, 
All  the  ripe  hours  of  my  heart ; 

For  the  bloom  of  life  is  withered, 
And  I  hasten  to  depart. 

3  Only  waiting  till  the  angels 
•V    Open  wide  the  pearly  gate, 

At  whose  portals  long' I've  lingered. 

Weary,  poor,  and  desolate: 
Even  cow  I  hear  their  footsteps 


And  their  voices  far  away  ; 
If  they  call  me,  I  am  waiting, 

Only  waiting  to  obey. 
4  Waiting  for  a  brighter  dwelling 

Than  I  ever  yet  bave  seen, 
Where  the  tree"  of  life  is  blooming. 

And  the  fields  are  ever  green : 
Waitingfor  my  full  redemption. 

When  my  Saviour  shall  restore 
All  that  sin  has  caused  to  wither  ; 

Age  and  sorrow  come  no  more. 

403 

SAY, is  your  lamp  burning,my  brother? 
I  pray  you  look  quickly  and  *»•<•  ; 
For  if  it  were  burning,  then  surely 

Some  beam  would  fall  brightly  on  me. 
There  are  many  and  many  around  yon . 

Who  follow  wherever  you  go. 
If  you  thought  that  they  walked  in  the 
shadow, 
Your  lamp    would  burn  brighter.  J 
know. 
Say,  is  your  lamp  burning,  my  brother/ 

I  pray  you  look  quick!,"  afrd  (see  .- 
For  if  it  were  burning,  then  t-vrely 
Some  beam  would  fall  brightly  on  me  .' 

2  Upon  the  dark  mountains  thev  stum- 

ble, 
They  are  bruised  on  the  rocks  and 
they  lie 
With  white   pleading   faces  turned  up- 
ward, 
To  the  clouds  and  the  pitiful  sky. 
There  is  many  a  lamp  that  is  lighted — 

We  behold  them  anear  and  alar  : 
Butnotmany  among;  them,  my  brother. 
Shine  steadily  on  like  a  star. 

3  If  once  all  the  lamps  that  are  lighted 
Should  steadily   blaze  in  a  line. 

i  Wide  over  the  land  and  the  ocean. 

What  a  girdle  of  glory  would  shine  ! 

I  How  all  the  dark  places  would  brighten ! 

'     How  themist  wouldrollup  and  away ! 

How  the  earth  would  laugh  out  in  her 

gladness, 

To  hail  the  millennial  day  ! 

404 

IT'S  a  bonnie.  bonnie  warl  that  we  re 
livin'  in  the  nop', 


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An'  sunny  is  the  Ian'  that  noo  we  aften 
trair'irthroo; 
/  But  in  vain  we  look  for  something  here 
to  which  oor  hearts  may  cling, 

For  its  beauty  is  as  naethingtae  the  pal- 
ace o'  the  King. 

We  like  the  gilded  simmer,  wi'  its  mer- 
ry, merry  tread, 

An'  we  sigh  when  hoary  winter  lays  its 
beauties  wi'  the  dead ;  j 

For  tho'  bonnie  are  the  snawflakes,  ah' 
the  doon  on  Winter's  wing. 

It's  fine  to  ken  it  daurna  touch  the  pal- 
ace o'  the  King. 

2  Then  again.  I've  juist  been  thinkin' 
that  when  a-thing  here's  sae  bricht, 

The  sun  in  a'  its  grandeur,  an'  theniune 
wi'  quiverin'  licht, 

The  ocean  i'  the  simmer;  or  the  wood- 
land i'  the  spring, 

What  maun  it  be  up  yonner,  i'  the  pal- 
ace o'  the  King. 

It's  here  we  hae  oor  trials,  an'  it's  here 
that  He  prepares 

HL  chosen  for  the  raiment  wlik'i  the 
ransomed  sinuer  wears. 

An'  it's  here  that  He  wad  hear  us  'mid 
oor  tribulations  sing. 

'We'll  trust  oorGrodwha'  reigneth  i"  the 
palace  o'  the  King." 

3  0  its  honor  heaped  on  honor  that  His 
-     courtiers  should,  be  ta'en 

Frae  the  wan  drin'  anes  He  died  for  i' 

this  warl'  o'  sin  and  pain. 
An'  its  fu'est  love  an'  service  that  the 

Christian  aye  should  bring 
To  the  feet  o'"Him  wha  reigneth  i'  the 

palace  o'  the  King. 
The  time  for  sawin'  seed,  it  is  a  wearin, 

wearin  dune  j 
An'  the  time  for  winnin'  souls  will  be 
.  osver  verra  sune. 
Then  let   ns  a'  be  active,  if  a  fruitfu' 

sheaf  we'd  bring 
To  adorn  the  Itoyal  table  i'  the  palace 

o'  the  King. 

\Then  lnt  ns  trust  Him  better  than 
•  v've  evf-r  dune  afore, 


For  the  King  will  feed  His  servant?  frae 

His  ever  bounteous  store ;  _u 

Lat  us  keep  a  closer  grip  o'  Himf"  for 

time  is  on  the  wing, 
An'  sune  He'll  come  an'  tak'  us  tae  the 

palace  o'  the  King. 
It's  iv'ry  halls  are  bonnie  upon  which 

the  rainbows  shine, 
An'  its  Eden  bow'rs  are  treflised  wi'  a 

never  fadin'  Vine ; 
An'  the  pearly  gates  o'  Heaven  do  a 

glorious  radiance  fling. 
On  the  starry  floor  that  shimmers  i'  the 

palace  o'  the  King. 

5  !Nae  nicht  shall  be  in  Heaven,  an'  nae 

desolatin'  sea, 
I  And  nae  tyrant  hoofs  shall  trample  i' 
j     the  city  6'  the  free; 
|  There's  an  everiastin'  daylicht,  an'  a 
t     never  fadin'  spring, 
Where  the  Lamb  is  a'  the  glory  i'  the 
I     palace  o'  the  King. 
j  We  see  oor  fren's  await  us  ower  yon- 
ner at  His  gate ; 
Then  lat  lis  a'  be  ready,  for  ye  ken  its 

gettin'  late  ; 
Let  oor  lamps  be  brichtly  burnin';  let 

us  raise  oor  voice  and  sing, 
For  sune  we'll  meet,  to  pairt  nae  mair,  i' 
the  palace  o'  the  King. 

405 

up EDEEMED!"  "Redeemed!" 
XV    0  sing  the  joyful  strain ! 
;  Give  praise,  give  praise, 

And  glory  to  His  name ; 
Who  gave  His  blood  our  souls  to  save, 
j  And  purchased  freedom  for  the  slave ! 
And  purchased  freedom  for  the  slave. 
"Redeemed!"  "redeemed"  from  sin  and 

all  its  woe ! 
"Redeemed .'"  "redeemed"  eternal  life  to 
!         knotv ! 
"Redeemed!"    "redeemed"     by  Jesus' 

blood, 
"Redeemed!"  "redeemed!"  O  praise  the 

Lord ! 
j  2  What  grace !  What  grace ! 
!     That  He  who  calmed  the  wave, 
';  Should  stoop,  my  soul, 
1     My  guilty  soul  to  save ! 


l-ospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


That  He  the  curse  should  hear  for  me, 
A  sinful  wretch.  His  enemy  ! 
A  sinful  wretch.  His  enemy  ! 

3  '•  Redeemed !"  'redeemed" 
The  word  has  brought  repose, 

And  joy,  and  joy, 

Thateaeh  redeemed  one  knows 
Who  sees  His  sins  on  Jesus  laid, 
And  knows  His  blood  the  ransom  paid, 
And  knows  His  blood  the  ransom  paid. 

4  ''Redeemed!"  'redeemed!" 

0  joy  that  I  should  be 
In  Christ,  in  Christ, 

From  sin  for  ever  free ! 
For  ever  free  to  praise  His  name, 
Who  bore  for  me  the  guilt  and  shame, 
"Who  bore  for  me  the  guilt  and  shame ! 

406 

G1  OD  is  great,  and  God  is  good, 
T  And  we  thank  Him  for  this  food : 
By  His  hand  must  all  be  fed, 
Give  us,  Lord,  our  daily  bread. 

407 

MASTER,  the  tempest  is  raging ! 
The  billows  are  tossing  high  ! 
The  sky  is  o'ershadowed  with  blackness 

No  shelter  or  help  is  nigh ; 
"Carest  Thou  not  that  we  perish?'- — 

How  canst  Thou  lie  asleep, 
When  each  moment  somadlyisthreat- 
:niug 
A  grave  in  the  angry  deep  t 

"The  winds  and  and  the  ivaves  shall  obey 
my  will, 
Peace  be  still ! 
Whether  the  wrath  of  the  storm-tossed  sea. 
Or  demons,  or  men,  or  whatever  it  be. 
No  water  can  swallow  the  ship  vjhere  lies. 
The  Master  of  ocean,  andearth andskies; 
|| :  They  all  shall  sweetly  obey  my  will; 
Feace.be  stilli  :|| 

2  Master,  with  anguish  of  spirit, 

1  bow  in  my  grief  to-day ; 

The  depths  of  my  sad  heart  are  troub- 
led; 

0  waken  and  save.  I  pray ! 
Torrents  of  sin  and  anguish 

Sweep  o'er  my  sinking  soul; 


lit 


And  I  perish,  I  perish  !  dear  Master; 

O  hasten,  and  take  control. 
3  Master,  the  terror  is  over. 

The  elements  sweetly  rest; 
Earth' s  sun  in  the  calm  lake  is  mirror  d, 

And  heaven's  within  my  breast; 
Linger,  0  blessed  Redeemer, 

Leave  me  alone  no  more : 
And  with  joy  I  shall   make  the   blest 
harbor, 

And  rest  on  the  blissful  shore. 

408 

OWHAT  shall  I  do  to  be  saved  I 
The  gathering  storm  I  behold, 
Exposed  to  the  wrath  of  my  God; 
Is  there  no  sheltering  fold. 
Is  there  no  sheltering  fold  I 
I  am  the  door,  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in 
He  shall  be  saved,  he  shall  be  savedj 

1  am  the  door,  by  me  if  any  manenter  in 
He  shall  be  saved,  he  shall  be  saved. 

2  O  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved  i 
No  light,  no  hope  can  I  m-4\ 

No  help  in  myself  can  I  nudY 
Is  there  no  mercy  for  me. 
Is  there  no  mercy  for  me  ? 

3  O  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved  ? 
So  vile,  so  burdened  with  sin, 

O  how  to  the  fold  may  I  come, 
How  may  I  enter  therein, 
How  may  I  enter  therein  ? 

4  I  enter  the  wide  open  door, 

In  Christ  I  notv  have  believed  ; 
I'm  cleans'dfrom  my  sins  by  His  blood, 
I  trust  and  now  I  am  saved, 
I  trust  and  now  I  am  saved. 

409 

y/ATIOrR!  visit  Thy  plantation  ; 
O     Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain: 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  Thou  return  again. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance; — 
Shine  upon  uh  from  on  high, 

Lest  for  want  of  Thine  assistance. 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 
Make  us  prevalent  in  prayer-?; 

Let  each  one.  esteemed  Thy  servant, 
Shun  the  v  Grid's  enti«iug  snares. 


J 


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Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


4  Break  the  tempters  fatal  power ; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour, 

To  revive  Thv  work  afresh. 

410 

TESUS,  hail!  enthroned  in  glory, 
rj     There  forever  to  abide; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 
Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 
There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 

Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honor,  power  and  blessing, 
Thou  art  worthy  to  receive : 

Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

4  Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits ! 
Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays ; 

Help  to  bring  our  Saviour's  merits. — 
Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

411 

t  LOX(x  fie  River  of  Time  we  glide, 
i  L    Along  the  River,  along  the  River. 
The  swiftly  flowing,  resistless  tide, 
The  swiftly  flowing,  the  swiftly  flow- 
ing,  . 
And  soon,  ah,  soon  the  end  we'll  see, 
Yes,  soon  'twill  come,  and  we  will  be 
||:  Floating,  floating, 

Out  on  the  sea  of  eternity  !  :|| 

2  AloDg  the  River  of  Time  we  glide, 
Along  the  River,  along  the  River, 

A  thousand  dangers  its  currents  hide, 
A  thousand  dangers,  a  thousand  dan- 
gers, 
And  near  our  cour  se  the  rocks  we  see, 

O  dreadful  thought!  a  wreck  to  be. 

3  Along  the  River  of  Time,  we  glide, 
Along  the  River,  along  the  River, 

Dux  Saviour  only  our  bark  can  guide. 
Our  Saviour  Only,  our  Saviour  only, 
But  with  Him  we  secure  may  be, 

JSTo  fear,  no  doubt,  but  iov  to  be. 

412 

MAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthroned 
Upon  the  Saviour's  brow: 
Hi's  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned. 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 


2  Ko  mortal  can  with  Him  compare, 
Among  the  sons  of  men; 

Fairer  is  He  than  all  the  fair 
Who  till  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 
And  flew  to  my  relief; 

For  me  He  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4  To  heaven,  the  place  of  His  abode, 
He  brings  my  weary  feet; 

Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete, 

5  Since  from  Thy  bounty  I  receive 
Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 

i  Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give. 
j     Lord!  they  should  all  be  Thine. 

liia 

'TESUS  loves  me !  this  I  know, 
i)     For  the  Bible  tells  me  so : 
Little  ones  to  Him  belong ; 
Thej  are  weak,  but  He  is  strong 

Yes,  Jesus  loves  me  ! 

Yes,  Jesus  loves  me! 

Yes,  Jesus  loves  me! 
The  Bible  tells  me  so ! 

2  Jesus,  from  His  throne  on  high. 
Came  into  this  world  to  die ; 
That  I  might  from  sin  be  free, 
Bled  and  died  upon  the  tree. 

3  Jesus  loves  me! — He  who  died 
Heaven's  gate  to  open  wide ! 
He  will  wash  away  my  sin, 
Let  His  little  child  come  in. 

4  Jesus,  take  this  heart  of  mine : 
Make  it  pure  and  wholly  Thine ; 
Thou  hast  bled  and  died  for  me, 
I  will  henceforth  live  for  Thee. 

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0TO  be  over  yonder ! 
In  that  land  of  wonder. 
:  Where   the    angel  voices  mingle,  and 

the  angel  harpers  ring ; 
To  be  free  from  pain  and  sorrow. 
And  the  anxious  dread  to-morrow, 
To  rest  in  light  and  sunshine 
In  the  presence  of  the  King. 
O  to  be  over  yonder,  yonder. 
In  that  land  of  wonder. 


Gospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


117 


There  to  be  forever  j 

In  the  presence  of  the  King, 

2  O  to  be  over  yonder ! 

My  yearning  heart  grows  fonder 
Of  looking  to  the  east,  to  see  the  bless-  j 
ed  day-star  bring 
Some  tidings  of  the  waking, 
The  cloudless,  pure  day-breaking ; 
My  heart  is  yearning — yearning 
For  the  coming  of  the  King. 

3  O  to  be  over  yonder ! 
Alas !  I  sigh  and  wonder 

Why    clings   my  poor,    weak,  sinrul 
heart  to  any  earthly  thing ; 
Each  tie  of  earth  must  sever, 
And  pass  away  forever ; , 

But  there's  no  more  separation 

In  the  presence  of  the  King. 

4  O  when  shall  I  be  dwelling 
Where  angel  voices  swelling 

In  triumphant  hallelujahs,  make  the 
vaulted  heavens  ring  I 
Where  the  pearly  gates  are  gleaming. 
And  the  morning  star  is  beaming ' 
O  when  shall  1  be  yonder 
In  the  presence  of  the  King  ? 

nOI  shall  soon  be  yonder, 
Tbo'  lonely  here  I  wander, 

Yearning  for  the  welcome  summer—  I 
longing  for  the  bird's  fleet  wing; 
The  midnight  may  be  dreary, 
And  the  heart  beVorn  andweary, 

But  there's  no  more  shadow  yonder     ! 

In  the  presence  of  the  King. 

415  ''  | 

/H)ME  thou  weary.  Jesus  calls  thee,     i 
*       To  His  wounded  side ; 
•Come  to  Me,"  saith  He,  "  and  ever 
Safe  abide." 

2  Seeking  Jesus  ?  Jesus  seeks  thee — 
Wants  thee  as  thou  art: 

Hi-  is  knocking,  ever  knocking 
At  thy  heart. 

3  If  thou  let  Him.  He  will  save  thee— 
Make  thee  all  His- own: 

Guide  thee,  keep  thee,  take  thee  dying. 
To  His  throue. 


4  Wilt  thou  still  refuse  His  offer  ? 
Wilt  thou  say  Him  nay  .- 

Wilt  thou  let  Him  grieved,  rejected. 
Go  away  ? 

5  Dost  thou  feel  thy  life  is  weary  ? 
Is  thy  soul  distressed  { 

Take  His  offer,  wait  no  longer ; 
Be  at  rest  I 

416 

OUB  Lord  is  now  rejected. 
And  by  the  world  disowned, 
By  the  many  still  neglected, 
And  by  the/ew  enthroned 
But  soon  He'll  come  in  glory, 
The  hour  is  drawing  nigh. 
For    the    crowning    day  is  coming  by 
and  by. 

O  the  crowning  day  is  coming. 

Is  coming  by  and  by, 
Wfien  our  Lord  shall  come  in  "poiver, 

And,  "glory  ''from  on  high  .- 
G  the  glorious  sight  toill  gladden. 

Each  waiting,  watchfvj,  <>t./e. 
In  the  crowning  day  that .-   c&ftw^j,'  b\_ 
and  by. 

2  The  heavens  shall  glow  with  splendor. 
But  brighter  far  than  they 

The  saints  shall  shine  in  glory 

As  Christ  shall  them  array. 
That  beauty  of  the  Saviour 

Shall  dazzle  every  eye. 
In  the  crowning  day  that's  coming  by 
and  by. 

3  Our  pain  shall  then  be  over. 
We'll  sin  and  sigh  no  more, 

Behind  us  all  of  sorrow, 

And  nought  but  joy  before, 
A  joy  in  our  Redeemer, 

As  we  to  him  are  nigh 
For  the  crowning  day  that's  coming  by 
and  by. 

4  Let  all  that  look  for.  hasten 
The  coming  joyful  day, 

By  earnest  consecration. 

To  walk  the  narrow  way. 
By  gathering  in  the  lost  ones, 

For  whom  our  Lord  did  die. 
In  the  crowning  day  that's  coming  by 
and  by- 


;-n8 


Gospel   Hymns   Consolidated. 


417 

I  AM  far  frae  my  harne,  an'  I'm  wearv 
aftenwlnirs. 
For  the   langed-for  hame-bringin'  an' 

my  Farthers  welcome  smiles; 
An"  I'll  ne'er  be  fu'  content,  until  mine 

e'en  do  see, 
The  gowden  gates  o'  heaven  an'  my  ain 

countrie. 
The  earth  is  fteck'd  wi'  flowers,  mony 

tinted  fresh  and  gay, 
The  birdies   warble  blithely,    for   my 

Farther  made  them  sae; 
Bur.  these  sights  an'  these  soun's  will 

as  naething  be  to  me. 
When  I  hear  the  angels  singin'  in  my 

ain  countrie. 


2  I've  His  gnde  word  o'  promise  that 

some  gladsome  day,  the  King 
To  His  ain  royal  palace  His  banished 

hame  will  bring: 
Wi'  e'en  an'  wi'  hert  running  ower,  wo 

shall  -■<  e 
"Tire-  King  in  His   beauty,   in   our  aic 
'   countrie  ; 
My  sins  they  hae  been  mony,  an'  aiy 

sorrows  hae  been  sair 
But  there  they'll  never  vex  me,  nor  be 

remembered  mair; 
For  His  bluid  has  made  me  white, — and 

His  han'  shall  dry  my  e'e. 
.     When  He  brings  me  hame  at  last,  to 

my  ain  countrie 


3  Sae  little  noo  I  ken,  o:  yon  blessed 

bonnie  place. 
I  only  ken  its  Hame,  whaur  we  shall 

see  His  face, 
It  wad  surely  be  eneuch  forever  mair 

to  be 
In  the  glory  o'  His  presence  in  obr  ain 

countrie. 
Like  a  bairn  to  his  mither,  a  wee  birdie 

to  its  nest, 
I  wad  fain  be   gangin'  noo,   unto  my 

Saviour's  breast, 
v    For  He  gathers  in  His  bosom  witless, 

worthless  lambs  like  me, 
Y  carries  them  Himsel',  to  His  ain 

iconntrie. 


4  He  is  faithfu'  that  hath  promised,  an' 

He'll  surely  come  again 
He'll  keep  His  trj'st  wi'  me.  at  what 

hour  I  dinna  ken ; 
But  He  bids  me  still  to  wait,  an'  ready 

aye  to  be. 
To  gang  at  ony  moment  to  my  ain  coun- 
trie. 
So  I'm  watching  aye,  and  singin'  o'  my 

hame,  as  I  wait 
For  the  soun'ing  o'  His  footfa'  this  side 

the  gowden  gate. 
God  gie  His  grace  to  ilka  ane  wha' 

listens  noo  to  me. 
That  we  a'  may  gang  in  gladness  to  oor 

ain  countrie. 

418 

GLORY  to  God  on  high ! 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply. 
•'  Praise  ye  His  name !" 
His  love  and  grace  adore. 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore; 
i     Sing  loud  forever  more. 
'•  Worthy  the  lamb !" 

2  While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Braising  His  name — 
Te  who  have  felt  His  blood. 
!     Sealing  your  peace  with  God, 
Sound  His  dear  name  abroad. 
'•  Worthy  the  lamb!" 

'     3  Join  all  ye  ransomed  race, 

|     Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless; 

Praise  ye  His  name — 

'in  Him  we  will  rejoice, 

And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 

"  Worthy  the  lamb  !"  . 
4  Soon  must  we  change  our  place, 
Tet  will  we  never  cease 

P  \ising  His  name: 
To  K    .2  our  songs  we  bring; 
Hail  ^iim  our  gracious- King; 
And.  through  all  ages  sing, 
"  Worthy  the  lamb  !" 


419 


10ME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
J    Help  us  Thy  nrme  to  sing, 


G-ospel  Hymns  Consolidated. 


il* 


Help  us  to  praise : 
Father !  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  Days ! 

2  Come,  Thou  incarnate  "Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend ; 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless. 
And  give  Thy  word  success: 
Spirit  of  holiness ! 

On  us  descend. 

3  Come,  holy  Comforter ! 
Thy  sacred  witness  hear, 

*  In  this  glad  hour : 

Thou,  who  almighty  art, 

Xow  rule  in  every  heart, 

And  ne'er  from  us  depart. 

Spirit  of  power! 

4  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ! 
His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

420 

JEST7S.  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leaVeand  follow  Thee, 
jSTaked.  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  be ; 
Perish  ev'ry  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known, 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own.   . 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 
They  have  left  my  Saviour  too ; 

Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me — 
Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue  ; 

O  while  Thou  dost  smile  upon  me. 
God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might 


Soon  shall  close  thy  earthy  mission, 
Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days, 

Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

421 

JESUS  wept !  those  tears  are  over, 
But  His  heart  is  still  the  same. 
Kinsman,  Friend,  and  Elder  Brother, 
Is  His  everlasting  name. 
Saviour,  ivho  can  love  like  Thee, 
Gracious  One  of  Bethany. 
Saviour,  who  can  love  like  Thee, 
Gracious  One  of  Bethany. 

2  When  the  pangs  of  trial  seize  us, 
When  the  waves  of  sorrow  roll,' 

I  will  lay  my  head  on  Jesus, 
Pillow  of  the  troubled  soul. 
Surely  none  can  feel  like  Thee, 
Weeping  One  of  Bethany. 
Surely  none  can  feel  like  Thee. 
Weeping  One  of  Bethany. 

3  Jesus  wept !  and  still  h 
He  can  mark  each  mouflJr 

Living  to  retrace  the  story 
Of  the  hearts  He  solaced  here. 
Lord,  when  I  am  called  to  die, 
Let  me  think  of  Bethany. 
Lord,  when  I  am  called  to  die, 


Let  me  think  of  Bethany 
Jpsus  wept:  those  teflJK|J 


$.'  sorrow 

rVre  a  legacy  of  love  \ 
j  Yesterday,  to-day,  to-morrow. 
|     He  the  same  doth  eve^  prove. 
Thou  art  all  in  all  tome, 
Living  One  of  Bethany. 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 
Living  One  of  Bethany. 

1422 

'  r*  OD  is  love  ;  His  mercy  brightens 
T    All  the  path  in  which  wje  -rove  ; 


Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me,   Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lighten 


Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 
3  Haste  Thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 
Armed   with    faith,  and  winged  by 
prayer ! 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee ; 
God's    own    hand    shall  guide    the^ 
there: 


|     God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Time  and  change  are  busy  ever; 
Man  decays,  and  ages  move  ■ 

But  His  mercy  waneth  never : 
God  is  wisdom.  God  is  lu.e. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  d.irke-t  seeniefch 
Will  Hi*  chaujieierts  smoilnesa  prove; 


Gospel  Hyir.ho  Consolidated 


<  From  the  g.^  jm  His  brightness  stream- 
eth, 
Gud  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

X  He  with  earthly  care  entwineth 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above ; 

Everywhere  His  glory  shinetk ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love- 

423  a* 

TESGiS  only,  when  the  morning 
t)     Beams  upon  the  path  I  tread ; 
Jesus  only,  when  the  darkness 
Gathers  round  my  weary  head. 
■Ml  -Jesus  only,  when  the  billows 
Cold  and  sullen  o'er  me  roll ; 
•Jems  only,  when  the  trumpet 
Lends  the  tomb  and  wakes  the  soul, 

3  Jesus  only,  wheD  in  judgment 
Boding  fears  my  heart  appall; 

Jerns  only,  when  the  wretched 
On  the  rocks  and  mountains  call. 

4  Jesus  only,  when,  adoring, 

S-.j  hits' tbg"'^  ciov  nO^e  fore  Him  bring; 

•   fff,  i  will;  joyous, 
i'lir.u.gb  eternal  ages  sing.    , 

f  'OAIE.  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Weikiw1  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 

i  rciiu.      d  Ms  to  ^ave  you, 
" (ill  of  -      '  sty  1  of  power. 
;   Sow*,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 
s  God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 
'a  i  uc  belief  and*Crue  repentance. 

Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh. 
3  Letnot  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Xo;.  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
\  il  the  fitness  He  requireth, 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him, 
i  I'ome.  ye  weayv,  'heavy  laden, 

Braised  and  mangled  hj  the  fall  •, 
If  you  tarry  till" you're  better, 

You  Mill  never' come  at  all. 
-    5  Ajroni4ng  in  the  garden. 

Lo  !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies! 
Or(  :he  blood v  tree  behold  Him— 

Hear  Him  try  before  He  dies. 


1 425 

i  SK  ye  what  great  thing  I  know 
J\    That  delights  and  stirs  me  so  \ 
\  AYhat  the  high  reward  I  win  .' 
'  Whose  the  name  I  glory  in  ? 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 
;2  What  is  faith's  foundation  strong « 
I  What  awakes  my  lips  to  song? 
1  He  who  bore  my  sinful  load, 
Purchased  for  ine  peace  with  God 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

3  Who  defeats  my  fiercest  foes? 
Who  consoles  my  saddest  woes? 
Who  revives  my  fainting  heart, 
Healing  all  its  hidden  smart? 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

4  Who  is  life  in  life  to  me? 

Who  the  death  of  death  shall  be?     * 
Who  will  place  me  on  His  right 
With  the  countless  hosts  of  light'* 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

5  This  is  that  great  thing  I  know  ; 
This  delights  and  stirs  me  so; 
Faith  in  Him  who  died  to  save 
Him  who  triumphed  o'er  the  grave 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

426 

T\T AIT  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord, 
\\      To  His  gracious  promise  flee 
Laving  hold  upon  His  word 

"As" thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be 
•As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be. 
2  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case, 
Seem  peculiar  still  to  thee, 
God  has  promised  needful  grace 
1  .    'As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be. 
'      "As  thy  days  .thy  strength  shall  be. 
'  3  Days  of  trial,  days  of  grief 
!     In  succession  thou  may'st  see, 
!  This  is  still  thy  sweet  relief 

"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be. 
"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  bo. 
4  Rock  of  Ages,  I'm  secure. 

With  thy  promise  full  and  free, 
Faithful,  positive,  and  sure  - 
'As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be, 
"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be 


INDEStv 


NO. 


Come  home,  come  home ! 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepar. 
Come  near  mo,  O  my  Saviour.. . 

Cinue  now,  saith  the  Lord 

Come,  prodigal,  come 

Come,  sing,  my  soul,  and  praise 
Come,  sing  thb  Gospel's  joyful. 
Come  souls  that  are  longing  tor 
Come,  Thou  Almighty  King. . . 

Come  Thou  Fos  nt  of  every 

Come,  the  weary .'. 

Come  to  Jesus,  come  to  Jesus !. 

Come  to  the  Saviour 

Come  ye  sinners,  poor  and 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord 


Ah,  my  heart  is  heavy  laden 34 

Ah,  this  heart  is  void  and  chill  326 

Alas !  and  did  my  Saviour 111-167 

"A  little  while,''  and  He  shall 399 

All  glory  to  Jesus  be  given 201 

All  hail' the  power  of  Jesus'  name. .  101 

All  my  doubts  I  give  to  Jesus..  •- . .  139 
All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell. .       1 

All  seeing,  gracious  Lord 356 

All  the  way" my  Saviour  leads 60 

Almost  persuaded 75 

Along  the  river  of  time 411 

A  long  time  I  wandered 66 

1  Amazing  grace !  how  sweet 213 

Ami  soldier  of  the  Cross 115 

Are  you  coming  home  ye  wand'rers  311  Come  ye  disconsolate 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise ! 119  Cut  it  down 

A  sinner  forgiven 64   Tvarp  to  be  a  Daniel 

Ask  ye  what  great  thing  I  know. . .  425  \J    x)ark  is  the  ni°- 

Art  thou  weary 195   Depth  of  mercy. . 

A  ruler  once  came  to  Jesus 237  pj,i  Christ  o'er  si 

At  the  feet  of  Jesus :...., 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Beautiful  morning 
Beautiful  valley  of  Eden. 

Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door 401 

Behold  what  love ! 363 

Beneath  the  cross  of  Jesus 43 

Be  our  joyful  song  to-day 286 

Beside  the  well  at  noon-time 302 

Beulah  land 305 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the 378 

Blessed  hope  that  in  Jesus  is  given.  245 

Bless  me  now 32 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 114 

Brightly  beams  our  Father's  mercy    65 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner .'.  313 

Bringing  in  the  sheaves 370 

Brother,  art  thou  worn  and  weary  -    359  ^om  every  stormy  wind  jtbafc  blows 
By  faith  I  view  my  Saviour  dying..  318j?ully  persuaded 

/~1all  them  in 15' 


ebrew  captiv 


16°  Down  lifers  (Vc 
■■  "~  Dol o^  tue  h 
390  Draw6  nearer.., 

252,-riteity----- -.     -    , 

31 !  Li    jrmty  dawns  on  my  vision  I 

EterlF  is  drawing  nigh 

Evefft ;- 

Evdf dav  aim  hour - 

Fe,  fade  each  earthly  joy  
Faint,  yet  pursuing. 

jvh  is  a  living  power  i'roiu 

p-fier,  take  my  hand . 

i  rce  and  wild  The  storm  i 
jde  from  the  Jaw.  oh  happ 
^sh  from  the  throne  of  glory. 
flora  all  that  dwell  below. 
torn  the  riven  rock  thef*  tioweth 


\J    Can  it  be  right. 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow. 

Christ  is  coming! 

Close  to  Thee 

Come  every  soul,  by  sin  oppressed. 


Gate  ajar. 
Gathering  home. 


Come,  every  joyful  heart '■& 

Come,  for  the  feast  is  spread <.9i ,  ~ 

Home,  Holv  Spirit,  heavenlv  Dove. Iff1  Co.  bur;  thy 


Give  me  the  wings  of  f&irh.. . 
Gliding  o  er  life's  fitful  waters 

Glory  be  to  Jesus  nam* 

Glory  be  to  the  Fat hej 

glory,  glory  be  to  Jesus  ....  yaj 
lory  to  God  on  high .     ... ./ 


INDEX. 


('-trovltf  #i  sinners  lost    30 

from  hea//ea. 291 

feat  and  Go    is  good 406 

His  m<  ivy  brightens..-  422 

Tiiupet's  s  Jiiurmg 266 

in  My  vij  :e  vard  . . 98 

sforeme<J  ..' "..  406 

iiian  ling  sound 49 

the 'i  great  Jt.-hovah  . .     88 

.....  180 


:i     .ii.  n  i'ise,n 

ligah!   "tjjs  done! 2 

uner  fo  je  \-ise ---  214 

.  voice  oi  Jesus,  crying  . .  120 

any  room  for  Jesus? 284 

on  the  Lord  believed? ...     31 
ie  9 'I ad  good  uews  from  . .  315 

j"r  tile*,  bless  me  now 32 

beseech  Thee  317 
Thy  children  376 

385 

- .    51 

esus!  blood 349 

232 

.  w 

14 


>n'«  that 


How 

How 


,  ttoly,  holy!  Lord  God 

Spirit,  faithful  guide. 

afuc'laet 

•'of  the  soul....... .», 

'siy  comrades,  see  the  signal 
i  Papers  of  life's  harvest 

c:in  I  keep  from  i-inuing y 

solemn  are  the  words.. .. 
sweet  the  name  of  Jesus, 
sweet  the  word  of  Christ, 


!  I  have  entered  the  valley  of 196 

1 1  have  heard  of  a  land  far  away 261 

!  I  have  heard  of  a  Saviour's  love. . . .  15? 
j  I  have  read  of  a  beautiful  city. .....  310 

•  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 123 

1 1  hear  the  Saviour  say 35 

1 1  hear  the  words  of  Jesus 364 

;  I  hear  Thy  welcome  voice 63 

\  I  know  not  the  hour,  when  my 13 

j  1  know  not  what  awaits  mo 307 

!  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 398 

j  I  left  it  akl  with  Jesus 90 

1 1  love  to  tell  the  story 39 

1 1  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly tCI 

!  I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord 211 

j  I'm  a  pilgrim 30G 

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